Top Baby Names Revealed by Israeli Population Authority
As the Jewish new year, תשפ״ז (5787), approaches, the Israeli Population and Immigration Authority has released its annual list of the most popular baby names for the past Hebrew year, תשפ״ו (5786). The data reveals distinct trends for the general population and the Jewish sector.
Across all demographics, Muhammad remains the most common name for boys, followed by Ariel, Yosef, Adam, and David. Other popular names in the top ten include Omer, Rafael, Lavi, Michael, and Eitan. However, when focusing solely on the Jewish population, Ariel takes the top spot, followed 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 also ranking highly. Yael, Ayala, Sarah, Ella, and Naya round out the top ten general names. Within the Jewish sector, Abigail also holds the first position, followed by Libi and Tamar. Yael and Lia are next, with Ella, Ayala, Sarah, Noa, and Naya appearing further down the list.
The findings indicate a continued preference for both traditional and recently popular names among Israeli parents, reflecting evolving naming trends.
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