Modern Names
Modern names are names that were created or became popular in recent decades in Israel. These are contemporary names that reflect the spirit of the times — short names, nature names, international names, and innovative names. Here you will find the most popular modern names with CBS popularity data.
60 names in this category · CBS data
Guy
גיא
The name Guy means valley or ravine in Hebrew, representing a deep and
29,747 bearersHila
הילה
The name Hila (הילה) means 'halo' or 'aura' in Hebrew. This beautiful
26,519 bearersLior
ליאור
The name Lior, meaning 'my light' or 'light for me', embodies a sense
24,509 bearersItamar
איתמר
The name Itamar holds significant meaning in Hebrew, translating to 'i
21,523 bearersBen
בן
The name "Ben" is of Hebrew origin, translating directly to "son". Its
21,439 bearersMa'ayan
מעיין
The name 'Ma'ayan' (מעיין) in Hebrew translates to 'spring' or 'founta
21,310 bearersHodaya
הודיה
The name "Hodaya" (הודיה) is of Hebrew origin and translates to "thank
21,056 bearersOri
אורי
Ori means 'my light' in Hebrew, symbolizing personal joy, enlightenmen
19,293 bearersShira
שירה
The name Shira, which means 'song' in Hebrew, embodies a rich cultural
18,342 bearersNoa
נועה
The name Noa, or נוֹעָה in Hebrew, translates to 'movement' or 'motion
14,870 bearersYaniv
יניב
The name 'Yaniv' is of Hebrew origin and means 'He Will Prosper' or 'T
13,982 bearersLiat
ליאת
The name Liat literally translates to 'you are mine' or 'you are for m
13,133 bearersDina
דינה
The name Dina means 'judged' or 'vindicated' in Hebrew, signifying div
10,848 bearersMoran
מורן
The name 'Moran' (מורן) is of Hebrew origin, and it carries rich cultu
10,547 bearersShaked
שקד
The name "Shaked" (שקד) translates to 'almond' in Hebrew, drawing from
10,540 bearersIlai
עילאי
The name עילאי (Ilai) translates to "exalted" or "sublime" in Hebrew.
10,444 bearersNor
נור
Nor is a modern Hebrew and Aramaic name meaning 'light' or 'fire.' It
10,000 bearersLiel
ליאל
The name 'Liel' combines two significant Hebrew words: 'Li,' meaning '
9,720 bearersEmma
אמה
The name אמה (Emma) is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'universal' or 'whole
9,457 bearersLinoy
לינוי
The name 'Linoy' holds a beautiful meaning in Hebrew, often interprete
8,049 bearersSagi
שגיא
Sagi means sublime, lofty, or great. It is a modern Hebrew name that c
7,315 bearersEhud
אהד
The name 'Ehud' (אהד) carries a profound significance rooted in Hebrew
7,000 bearersLian
ליאן
Lian is a modern Hebrew name typically interpreted as 'to me (Li) an a
6,713 bearersYotam
יותם
The name Yotam means 'he is complete' or 'his completeness' in Hebrew,
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are modern names?
Modern names are names that rose in popularity in recent decades. These include short names (like Lee, Ram, Tal), nature names (like Tamar, Ayla, Noam), and international names that entered use in Israel.
What is the difference between a modern name and a biblical name?
A modern name is a name that was created or became popular recently, while a biblical name originates from the Bible. Many parents today combine the two — choosing a biblical name with a modern feel.