415+ Hebrew Girl Names

Hebrew name not often heard in this country, but would have no trouble fitting in.

Gila and its variants have joyous meanings in Hebrew, but other kids might connect them to the monster.

The "Tz" beginning of Tzofia represents the Hebrew letter tzadi, which is pronounced more like ts. So Tzofia sounds like Sofia with a light t at the beginning — intriguing, but a difficult sound for a native English speaker to reproduce. While Tzofia is a distinct name from the megapopular Sophia and Sofia, many people will hear it as a cognate and pronounce it the same...or like Zofia.

This spelling of Naomi guarantees you'll get the pronunciation you desire.

One of the less attractive Hebrew choices.

Earthier version of the name of England's first female professional writer, Aphra Behn.

Unknown but eminently usable choice, especially for Jewish parents, with lovely meaning.

Feminine name consistently popular in the Latino community.

Abijah, which you might think of as Abigail with rhythm, is the name of both female and male personages in the Bible. A biblical Queen Abijah was the daughter, wife, and mother of kings. The name is pronounced with a long i, to rhyme with Elijah.

Well used in Israel and in Russia, either on its own or as an endearment for Galila or Galina.

A feminization of Adam with several sweet nickname options — Addie, Ada, Minnie, or Mina being a few.

Traditional Hebrew name that has never entered the American mainstream, though it is popular among Hasidic parents and was found to be the quirky favorite girls' names of New Jersey in our survey of baby names that enjoy outsized popularity in each state.

Its meaning refers to the rich wood that lined the walls of King Solomon's temple. Well used in modern Israel, it's pronouced ah-REE-zuh.

Identified with a region famous for its gold, more commonly spelled Ophira.

This rare Biblical place name refers to a river bank in Jordan where Jacob wrestled with an angel and changed his name to Israel.

Bright and bold traditionally masculine name used in Israel.

See SARAI.

An energetic name with an embroidered feel.

The kind of feminized male name that never caught on.

Pronounced as-TAIR-ah, this is one of many frequently heard Israeli flower names. Other floral choices popular in Israel include Dafna, which means laurel; Dailia; Irit, which means daffodil; and Vered, which means rose.