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:
יַרְדֵּנָה
English Equivalent:
Jordana
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Feminine form of Jordan. Meaning: Flow Down, River in Israel

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

Meaning: Song

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

Name shared by several minor players in the Bible, many of whom are Levites. Meaning: May God Live

Hebrew Spelling:
יָדִידָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew (Modern)
About this Name:

Meaning: Friend

Hebrew Spelling:
יְדִידְיָה
English Equivalent:
Jedediah
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Name of blessing given to King Solomon on his birth by the prophet Nathan. Popular nickname: Jed. Meaning: Friend of God

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

Meaning: God Is Great

Hebrew Spelling:
יְהוֹשֻׁעַ
English Equivalent:
Joshua
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Successor to Moses as leader of the Children of Israel. He brought them into the Promised Land and conquered it. Popular nicknames: Josh, Yoshi. Meaning: God is Salvation

Hebrew Spelling:
יְהוּדָה
English Equivalent:
Judah
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Fourth son of the patriarch Jacob and the Matriarch Leah. Leader of the sons of Jacob. Popular nickname: Jude. Meaning: Praise; Thankfulness

Hebrew Spelling:
יְהוּדִי
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew (Modern)
About this Name:

Meaning: Praise, Jew

Hebrew Spelling:
יְהוּדִית
English Equivalent:
Judith
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Heroine of a book not included in the Jewish Bible. In it she beheaded Holophernes. Popular nickname: Judy. Meaning: Praise; From Judah

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

Meaning: May God Have Mercy

Hebrew Spelling:
יִרְמְיָהוּ
English Equivalent:
Jeremy
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Prophet during the reign of the Five Kings of Judah. Popular nickname: Yirmi. Meaning: God Has Uplifted