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:
מִיכָאֵל
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

One of the angels mentioned in the book of Daniel.

Popular nicknames: Mike, Mikey, Mickey

Meaning: Who is Like God

Alternate Spelling:
Mikayla, Machaela
Hebrew Spelling:
מִיכָאֵלָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Feminine form of Michael.

Popular nicknames: Miki, Mikki

Meaning: Who is Like God?

Hebrew Spelling:
מִיכַל
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Daughter of King Saul and wife of King David.

Meaning: Who is Like God?

Hebrew Spelling:
מִירִי
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Of the Sea

Alternate Spelling:
Miriyam
Hebrew Spelling:
מִרְיָם
English Equivalent:
Mary
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Prophetess and sister of Moses and Aaron.

Popular nicknames: Mia, Mimi, Miri

Meaning: Rising Water

Hebrew Spelling:
מִירִית
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Of the Sea

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

Uncle and foster father of Queen Esther. He brings her news of the planned attack against the Jews and encourages her to go to the King to save them.

Popular nicknames: Mordy, Moti

Meaning: Warrior

Alternate Spelling:
Moshe
Hebrew Spelling:
מֹשֶׁה
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Greatest prophet of the Children of Israel. Hebrew by birth, foster son of Pharoah's daughter, God commands him to lead the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt.

Meaning: Drawn out of Water

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

Greatest prophet of the Children of Israel. Hebrew by birth, foster son of Pharoah's daughter, God commands him to lead the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt.

Meaning: Drawn out of Water

Hebrew Spelling:
מָתִּי
Traditional Gender:
Male, Gender Neutral
Origin:
Hebrew (Modern)
About this Name:

Meaning: Nickname for Mordecai

Alternate Spelling:
Naamah, Na'amah
Hebrew Spelling:
נַעֲמָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Wife of King Solomon.

Meaning: Delightful, pleasant

Hebrew Spelling:
נַחַל
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: River