Top Baby Names Revealed by Israeli Population Authority
As the Jewish new year, תשפ״ז (5787), approaches, Israel's Population and Immigration Authority has released its annual list of the most popular baby names. The data, compiled for infants born during the Hebrew year תשפ"ו (5786), reveals distinct trends across the general population and the Jewish sector.
Nationwide, Muhammad remains the most common name for boys, followed by Ariel, Yosef, Adam, and David. Other popular choices in the top ten include Omer, Rafael, Lavi, Michael, and Eitan. However, within the Jewish population specifically, Ariel takes the top spot, succeeded by David, Rafael, and Lavi. Uri, Michael, Elia, Eitan, Yehuda, and Ari complete the top ten for Jewish boys.
For girls, Abigail leads the overall list, with Miriam, Lia, Libi, and Tamar following closely. Yael, Ayala, Sarah, Ella, and Naya round out the top ten general names. In the Jewish sector, Abigail also secures the first position, with Libi and Tamar in second and third place, respectively. Yael and Lia are next, followed by Ella, Ayala, Sarah, Noa, and Naya.
The report indicates a continued blend of traditional and contemporary names, with many names that have gained popularity in recent years remaining at the forefront of parental choices.
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