Popular Baby Names

Whether you’re looking for a name for a new member of your family or for yourself – search our list below for the perfect name.

Many popular names that were once considered more masculine or feminine are now being used for all genders. Below you’ll be able to search alphabetically and choose to filter your search to see names most commonly associated with “females" or with “males,” or chose "gender neutral” to view all options.

The Reform Movement is proud to affirm all genders, and affirm that we acknowledge that more than two genders exist, including non-binary and gender-expansive individuals.

“A good name is better than great riches…” - Proverbs 22:1 

Hebrew Spelling:
אֶלְעָָזָר
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

One of Aaron's sons who succeeded him as High Priest. Meaning: God is My Aid

Alternate Spelling:
Eliora
Hebrew Spelling:
אֵלִיאוֹרָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: God is My Light

Alternate Spelling:
Elie
Hebrew Spelling:
אֵלִי
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: My God

Alternate Spelling:
Eliyah
Hebrew Spelling:
אֵלִיָּה
Traditional Gender:
Female, Male, Gender Neutral
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Non-binary form of Elijah. Meaning: The Eternal is My God

Alternate Spelling:
Eliyahu
Hebrew Spelling:
אֵלִיָּהוּ
English Equivalent:
Elijah
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Great prophet after David's time. Rather than dying, he ascended to Heaven in a burning chariot. Popular nicknames: Elie, Eli. Meaning: The Eternal is My God

Alternate Spelling:
Iliana
Hebrew Spelling:
אֶלִיעַנָָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
About this Name:

Popular nickname: Ellie. Meaning: My God has Answered

Hebrew Spelling:
אֱלִיאָב
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

First prince of the tribe of Zebulun. Meaning: My God is My Father

Hebrew Spelling:
אֱלִיעֶזֶר
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Name of Avraham's servant. Also the name of Moses and Zipporah's second son. Also the name of several sages in the Talmud. Meaning: My God is My Aid

Hebrew Spelling:
אֵלִיּהוּא
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Friend of Job. Popular nicknames: Elie, Eli. Meaning: He is My God

Alternate Spelling:
Eliahu
Eliyahu
Hebrew Spelling:
אֵלִיָּהוּ
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Great prophet after David's time. Rather than dying, he ascended to Heaven in a burning chariot. Popular nicknames: Elie, Eli. Meaning: The Eternal is My God

Hebrew Spelling:
אֱלִימֶלֶךְ
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Husband of Naomi in the Book of Ruth. Popular nicknames: Elie, Eli. Meaning: My God is the King

Hebrew Spelling:
אֱלִיאוֹר
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: My God is Light