415+ Hebrew Girl Names

A jewel-encrusted choice, far more unusual than Pearl.

Hillbilly twang.

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

Erelah (and Erela and Erella) are feminine forms of the Hebrew unisex name Erel, which may be derived from Ariel.

With Katya catching on, this sound-related name could too, though there is the Batgirl association. Basha, Basya, Batyah, Bitya, Peshe, Pessel (Yiddish).

Tyra would be a more modern pick.

A pleasant and adaptable place name for a part of Tel Aviv.

Hebrew name with a bright sheen.

Unlike other place names, this one might be tied too tightly to a single locale -- the Maryland suburb of D. C. -- to work as a first name.

Though this Biblical place name is found among early American settlers, usually as a male name, today it sounds completely feminine. As a place name, its gender is mutable in any case. An unusual and intriguing Biblical option, albeit one with an unhappy meaning.

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

Delicate embellishment of Rani.

Heard more in Israel than the U. S.

Another, more feminine, female form of Jacob sometimes heard in Scotland.

All too likely to be confused with the ultratrendy Nevaeh.

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.

Unlikely to catch on the way the male original has, though it may appeal to some parents as a more formal version of Nina.

An energetic and distinctive choice.

Lovely name that's been overshadowed by sister ZAHARA, which was chosen by Brad and Angelina for their oldest daughter.