Most Popular Baby Names in Israel for 2025-2026 Revealed
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Israel's Population and Immigration Authority has published the most popular baby names for 2025-2026. Muhammad leads for boys in the general population, while Abigail is the top choice for girls. Ariel is the most popular boy's name in the Jewish sector.
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- Muhammad is the most popular boy's name overall.
- Abigail is the most popular girl's name overall.
- Ariel leads as the most popular boy's name in the Jewish sector.
- Naya is a new, surprising name on the girls' list.
- Noah dropped to ninth place among Jewish girls' names.
As Rosh Hashanah approaches, the Population and Immigration Authority has released the list of the most popular baby names in Israel for the Hebrew year 5786 (2025-2026). While many names remain consistent favorites, this year's list includes some surprising additions.
For boys in the general population, Muhammad is the most common name, followed by familiar choices such as Yosef, David, Omer, and Lavi. In the girls' category, Abigail leads, with Miriam, Tamar, and Sarah also ranking highly. A new and notable name on the list is Naya.
Within the Jewish sector, Ariel is the top name for boys, alongside Omer and Eitan. Abigail continues to hold the top spot for girls, with Lia and Libi also appearing high on the list. Noah has dropped to ninth place, with Naya also making an appearance.
The data highlights ongoing trends in naming conventions within Israel's diverse population, reflecting both traditional preferences and emerging choices.
