Discover the charm of Israeli girls’ names, blending ancient roots with contemporary appeal. From biblical classics to modern choices, each name reflects Israel’s rich cultural heritage and diverse influences.
100+ Most Popular Israeli Names for Girls
No. | Name | Israeli Equivalent | Meaning |
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1 | Noa | נוֹעָה | Motion, movement |
2 | Maya | מַאְיָה | Water |
3 | Tamar | תָּמָר | Date palm |
4 | Yael | יָעֵל | Ibex (mountain goat) |
5 | Adi | עֲדִי | Jewel, ornament |
6 | Shira | שִׁירָה | Song |
7 | Talia | טַלְיָה | Morning dew |
8 | Michal | מִיכַל | Who is like God |
9 | Liora | לִיאוֹרָה | My light |
10 | Avigail | אֲבִיגַיִל | My father’s joy |
11 | Sarit | שָׂרִית | Princess |
12 | Orli | אוֹרְלִי | Light of mine |
13 | Roni | רוֹנִי | My joy |
14 | Noya | נוֹיָה | Divine beauty |
15 | Batya | בַּתְיָה | Daughter of God |
16 | Gal | גַּל | Wave |
17 | Dina | דִּינָה | Judgment |
18 | Nava | נָאָה | Beautiful |
19 | Shani | שָׁנִי | Scarlet |
20 | Maayan | מַעְיָן | Spring, fountain |
21 | Keren | קֶרֶן | Horn, ray of light |
22 | Orit | אוֹרִית | Light |
23 | Ayala | אַיָּלָה | Doe, gazelle |
24 | Hadas | הֲדַסָּה | Myrtle |
25 | Shir | שִׁיר | Song |
26 | Lihi | לִיהִי | To me, for me |
27 | Nitzan | נִצָּן | Bud, blossom |
28 | Yonit | יוֹנִית | Little dove |
29 | Amit | עָמִית | Friend |
30 | Eden | עֵדֶן | Delight, paradise |
31 | Yarden | יַרְדֵּן | Jordan River |
32 | Shaked | שָׁקֵד | Almond tree |
33 | Noga | נוֹגָה | Bright, clear |
34 | Liat | לִיאַת | You are mine |
35 | Ilana | אִילָנָה | Tree |
36 | Meital | מֵיטָל | Dew |
37 | Moran | מוֹרָן | Coral |
38 | Rachel | רָחֵל | Ewe, lamb |
39 | Tali | טַלִּי | Dew |
40 | Dana | דָּנָה | God is my judge |
41 | Shoshana | שׁוֹשַׁנָּה | Lily, rose |
42 | Rivka | רִבְקָה | To tie, to bind |
43 | Efrat | אֶפְרָת | Fruitful |
44 | Hadar | הָדָר | Glory, splendor |
45 | Galit | גָּלִית | Wave |
46 | Elinor | אֶלִינוֹר | Light |
47 | Naama | נַעֲמָה | Pleasant |
48 | Odelia | עוֹדֵלְיָה | I will praise |
49 | Avital | אֲבִיטָל | Father of dew |
50 | Lior | לִיאוֹר | My light |
51 | Miriam | מִרְיָם | Sea of bitterness, beloved |
52 | Alona | אַלוֹנָה | Oak tree |
53 | Tova | טוֹבָה | Good |
54 | Noam | נֹעַם | Pleasantness |
55 | Adina | עֲדִינָה | Gentle, delicate |
56 | Hila | הִילָּה | Halo, aura |
57 | Vered | וֶרֶד | Rose |
58 | Anat | עֲנָת | To sing |
59 | Dorit | דּוֹרִית | Generation |
60 | Ora | אוֹרָה | Light |
61 | Tal | טַל | Dew |
62 | Rotem | רוֹתֶם | Broom plant |
63 | Zohar | זֹהַר | Radiance, glow |
64 | Shachar | שַׁחַר | Dawn |
65 | Dalia | דַּלְיָה | Branch, bough |
66 | Carmel | כַּרְמֶל | Vineyard |
67 | Ella | אֶלָּה | Goddess |
68 | Shiri | שִׁירִי | My song |
69 | Nirit | נִירִית | Meadow |
70 | Or | אוֹר | Light |
71 | Liv | לִיוּב | Heart, inner self |
72 | Gali | גַּלִי | Wave |
73 | Yifat | יִפְעַת | Beauty, splendor |
74 | Aviya | אֲבִיָּה | My father is Yahweh |
75 | Yona | יוֹנָה | Dove |
76 | Shai | שַׁי | Gift, present |
77 | Shahar | שַׁחַר | Dawn |
78 | Revital | רְוִיטָל | Dew drop |
79 | Neta | נֶטַע | Seedling |
80 | Shlomit | שְׁלוֹמִית | Peaceful |
81 | Liron | לִירוֹן | My song |
82 | Noor | נוּר | Light |
83 | Yaeli | יְעֵלִי | Ascended, climbed |
84 | Talya | טַלְיָה | Dew of God |
85 | Ophir | אוֹפִיר | Gold, precious stone |
86 | Ayelet | אַיֶּלֶת | Deer, gazelle |
87 | Mor | מוֹר | Myrrh |
88 | Tehila | תְּהִלָּה | Praise |
89 | Ziva | זִיוָה | Radiance, brightness |
90 | Kinneret | כִּנֶּרֶת | Sea of Galilee |
91 | Ronit | רוֹנִית | Joyful, song |
92 | Yara | יָאָרָה | Small butterfly |
93 | Einat | עֵינַת | Fountain, spring |
94 | Amira | אֲמִירָה | Princess |
95 | Avia | אַבְיָה | My father is Yahweh |
96 | Meirav | מֵאִירָב | Bringing light |
97 | Inbar | עִנְבָּר | Amber, grape |
98 | Stav | סְתָו | Autumn |
99 | Netta | נֶטַע | Planting, seeding |
100 | Ma’ayan | מַעְיָן | Spring, fountain |
101 | Nitza | נִצָּה | Bud, blossom |
102 | Ela | אֵלָה | Oak tree |
103 | Galia | גַּלְיָה | Wave |
104 | Odeya | עוֹדֵיה | Thanks, praise |
105 | Atara | עֲטָרָה | Crown, diadem |
106 | Yedidya | יְדִידְיָה | Friend of God |
107 | Osnat | אוֹסְנַת | She will be a tree |
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In summary,
Israeli names for girls offer a glimpse into a heritage steeped in tradition and meaning. Whether rooted in biblical origins or embraced for their contemporary flair, these names resonate with cultural pride and timeless elegance. From Noa to Shira, each name carries a story, embodying the beauty and diversity of Israeli naming customs cherished by families worldwide.

Hello! I’m Sophia Roberts, born in 1985 and working as a midwife. I also create unique and meaningful baby names, believing a name is a lifelong gift. I explore the details of letters, dates, cultures, and faiths to craft names that reflect a child’s potential and purpose, seeing them as a guide to their identity and aspirations.