Names That Mean My

An unusual spin on Mila and Milena.

This multi-cultural name has a pleasant, delicate sound. Variations include Amali and Amalya,both of which mean industrious.

The sharp and unusual name of an archangel associated with mercy in Jewish and Christian tradition, sometimes cited as the angel who stops Abraham from sacrificing Isaac. Its crisp sound makes it an interesting alternative to the likes of Ezekiel and Azriel.

Makes a Biblical favorite new and interesting.

Near Eastern name with lots of opportunities for variation and improvisation.

Eliot is the sleekest spelling of the original, very occasionally used for girls, perhaps to honor novelist George Eliot.

Modern Hebrew form of the Old Testament name Abishai.

Derived from the Hebrew words shai, meaning "gift," and li, "mine." The Shaily variation is more common in Israel and the US.

Probably most familiar to English-speakers as Zsa Zsa Gabor's last name, the rise of other Eastern European boys' names like Casimir, Milo and Laszlo make Gabor an increasingly wearable option.

Attractive African name with a meaning that honors mom.

In Slovenia, Gaber is used as both a nickname of Gabrijel and a nature name. Gaber is the Slovene word for the hornbeam tree.

The name of a High Priest in the Hebrew Bible.

While Malakhi might appear to some as a modern twist on the more familiar Malachi, it is in fact closer to the Biblical Hebrew form, Mal'akhi.It made a brief appearance in the US Top 1000 in 2019, but now sits just outside it, received by around 180 boys each year.

This Punjabi boy's name is used in India.

Moab is a Biblical name and an ancient place name. In the Old Testament, Moab was the son of Lot. The Kingdom of Moab, in modern-day Jordan, was Biblically significant for often being in conflict with Israel.

This play on the phrase "My heir" is climbing quickly, and was the fastest-rising boy name outside of the Top 1000 in 2022 — given to 74 baby boys, compared to 10 in 2021. This fits in with the grandiose and royal theme in the naming sphere, including rising names Legend, Legacy, and the like.

A rare alternative to Tobias, with a lesser-known Biblical story.

Abital is popular for boys as well as girls in Israel, but we rarely hear it here. In the Old Testament, Abital was one of King David's wives and the mother of his fifth son.