Most Popular Baby Names Revealed for Hebrew Year 5786
Israel's Population and Immigration Authority has released the most popular baby names for those born during the Hebrew year 5786 (which concluded in late 2023). The data reveals distinct naming trends across different sectors of the population.
In the general population, Muhammad continued its reign as the most popular name for boys, followed by Ariel and Yosef. Other popular choices for boys included Adam, David, Omer, Rafael, Lavi, Michael, and Eitan. For girls in the general population, Abigail topped the list, with Miriam and Leah also ranking highly. Further down were Libi, Tamar, Yael, Ayala, Sarah, Ella, and Naya.
Within the Jewish sector, Ariel was the most chosen name for boys, with David and Rafael remaining consistently popular. Lavi, Uri, Michael, Elia, Eitan, Yehuda, and Ari also featured in the top names. For Jewish girls, Abigail again led, followed by Libi and Tamar. Yael, Leah, Ella, Ayala, Sarah, Noa, and Naya were also among the popular choices.
The data highlights the enduring popularity of biblical names, such as Yosef, Miriam, and Sarah, across various groups. Names like David have consistently ranked high in the Jewish sector for years, while Muhammad maintains its leading position in the general population. The authority publishes these statistics annually, offering insight into parental preferences in Israel.
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