Jewish Names

Ronen derives from the Hebrew word ron, meaning "song," but in America it is also used as a spelling variation of the Irish name Ronan. With both Ronan and Ronin is the Top 500, Ronen has also gained more attention. Given to 86 babies in 2023, it has more than doubled in use over the last decade.

Appreciated by religious Jews for its connection to "Hatikva," the Israeli national anthem.

Variation of Channah and Hannah making multiple appearances in the US popularity charts during the latter portion of the twentieth century, Chana has now remained in the Top 1000 since 2008.

The original Hebrew form of Jacob is resurfacing in the US charts after a several-decade-long hiatus. The Old Testament figure is considered the founding father of the Jewish nation, whose twelve sons descended into the twelve tribes of Israel.

Famous violinist-conductor Pinchas Zuckerman is the most famous modern bearer; the biblical Pinchas was the son of Eleazar and the grandson of Aaron -- both preferable name choices.

Mount Sinai is a place sacred to the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic religions, the mountain on which Moses received the Ten Commandments. Sinai is also the name of the peninsula where Mount Sinai is located.

As Sophia gets more popular, parents search out more unusual spins, and the Z makes this qualify.

Energetic nickname name.

This Hebrew version of Jubal, a traditionally masculine name, is used for both boys and girls in modern Israel.

Intriguing twist on several familiar names, though many people will mistake this for Elsa, Eliza, and so on.

An offbeat approach to Bella. Also a Yiddish form of Bilhah, one of the four women who gave birth to the tribes of Israel.

Ayal is a boys' name used in modern Israel but virtually unknown in the US. Even more popular in Israel is the female form, Ayala.

Soft yet strong.

Jonathan variation that is common among Jewish baby boys in Israel.

More distinct than Violet, Viola, or Violeta — Violina has an indisputably beautiful and romantic sound.

Spelling variation of Lior.

Idiosyncratic Hebrew choice.

Biblical wife of Moses whose name has many variations, with and without the initial T and final h, with one p or two. However you spell it, it's an original choice that also carries teasing potential; those zipper jokes will get old fast, though Zippy is a cute nickname.

Think of this as the Hebrew equivalent of Benedict or Benito; best for observant Jews.

Adds some zest to Rosa.