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170+ Popular Jewish American Names: For Boys, Girls, Unisex

170+ Popular Jewish American Names: For Boys, Girls, Unisex

Are you Jewish American parents-to-be? Are you searching for the perfect Jewish American names that reflect your heritage and American vibe? You’ve clicked on the right link!

Because here, we have covered more than 100 Jewish American names that are unique, popular, and very stylish for both boys and girls, as well as some names perfect for any gender.

So, scroll down until the end to find the perfect name for your little one!

Jewish American Boy Names

Here are some Jewish American Names for baby boys, including their Hebrew spelling, pronunciation, and meaning:

  1. Aaron (אַהֲרֹן)
    • Pronunciation: AH-ha-ROHN
    • Meaning: High mountain, Exalted
  2. Abram (אַבְרָם)
    • Pronunciation: AH-brəm
    • Meaning: Exalted father
  3. Adam (אָדָם)
    • Pronunciation: AH-dahm
    • Meaning: Man, Mankind
  4. Adin (עָדִין)
    • Pronunciation: ah-DEEN
    • Meaning: Delicate, Tender
  5. Aiden (אַיְדֶן)
    • Pronunciation: AY-dən
    • Meaning: Little fire
  6. Akiva (עֲקִיבָא)
    • Pronunciation: ah-KEE-vah
    • Meaning: Protect, Shield
  7. Alexander (אַלֶכְסַנדֶר)
    • Pronunciation: al-ig-ZAN-dər
    • Meaning: Defender of mankind
  8. Amos (עָמוֹס)
    • Pronunciation: AH-mohs
    • Meaning: Strong, Carried, Brave
  9. Ariel (אֲרִיאֵל)
    • Pronunciation: ah-ree-EL
    • Meaning: Lion of God
  10. Aryeh (אַרְיֵה)
    • Pronunciation: AHR-yeh
    • Meaning: Lion
  11. Asher (אָשֵׁר)
    • Pronunciation: AH-shehr
    • Meaning: Happy, blessed
  12. Avi (אָבִי)
    • Pronunciation: AH-vee
    • Meaning: My father
  13. Azriel (עֲזַרְאֵל)
    • Pronunciation: ahz-REE-əl
    • Meaning: God is my help
  14. Baruch (בָּרוּךְ)
    • Pronunciation: bah-ROOKH
    • Meaning: Blessed
  15. Benjamin (בִּנְיָמִין)
    • Pronunciation: bin-yah-MEEN
    • Meaning: Son of the right hand
  16. Boruch (בָּרוּךְ)
    • Pronunciation: bah-ROOKH
    • Meaning: Blessed
  17. Caleb (כָּלֵב)
    • Pronunciation: KAY-lehb
    • Meaning: Faithful, Devoted
  18. Chaim (חַיִּים)
    • Pronunciation: KHAY-im
    • Meaning: Life
  19. Daniel (דָּנִיֵּאל)
    • Pronunciation: DAN-yəl
    • Meaning: God is my judge
  20. David (דָּוִד)
    • Pronunciation: DAH-veed
    • Meaning: Beloved
  21. Dov (דֹּב)
    • Pronunciation: DOHV
    • Meaning: Bear
  22. Eitan (אֵיתָן)
    • Pronunciation: AY-tahn
    • Meaning: Strong, Firm
  23. Elazar (אֶלְעָזָר)
    • Pronunciation: el-ah-ZAR
    • Meaning: God has helped
  24. Eliezer (אֱלִיעֶזֶר)
    • Pronunciation: el-ee-EH-zər
    • Meaning: God is my help
  25. Elijah (אֵלִיָּהוּ)
    • Pronunciation: i-LIE-jə
    • Meaning: Yahweh is God
  26. Elimelech (אֱלִימֶּלֶךְ)
    • Pronunciation: el-ee-MEH-lekh
    • Meaning: My God is king
  27. Eliran (אֱלִירָן)
    • Pronunciation: el-ee-RAHN
    • Meaning: My God is joyful
  28. Elisha (אֱלִישָׁע)
    • Pronunciation: el-ee-SHAH
    • Meaning: My God is salvation
  29. Emmanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל)
    • Pronunciation: ə-MAN-yoo-el
    • Meaning: God is with us
  30. Enosh (אֱנוֹשׁ)
    • Pronunciation: EE-nosh
    • Meaning: Human being
  31. Ethan (אֵיתָן)
    • Pronunciation: EE-thən
    • Meaning: Strong, enduring
  32. Ezra (עֶזְרָא)
    • Pronunciation: EZ-rah
    • Meaning: Help
  33. Ezriel (עֶזְרִיאֵל)
    • Pronunciation: EZ-ree-əl
    • Meaning: God is my help
  34. Gabriel (גַּבְרִיאֵל)
    • Pronunciation: GAY-bree-əl
    • Meaning: God is my strength
  35. Gideon (גִּדְעוֹן)
    • Pronunciation: GID-ee-ən
    • Meaning: Feller, Hewer
  36. Hershel (הֶרשֶל)
    • Pronunciation: HEHR-shəl
    • Meaning: Deer, stag
  37. Isaac (יִצְחָק)
    • Pronunciation: EYE-zək
    • Meaning: He will laugh
  38. Itzhak (יצחק)
    • Pronunciation: EETZ-hahk
    • Meaning: He will laugh
  39. Jacob (יַעֲקֹב)
    • Pronunciation: YAY-ə-kohb
    • Meaning: Supplanter
  40. Jason (ג’ייסון)
    • Pronunciation: JAY-sən
    • Meaning: Healer
  41. Jayden (ג’יידן)
    • Pronunciation: JAY-dən
    • Meaning: Thankful, God has heard
  42. Joel (יוֹאֵל)
    • Pronunciation: JOH-əl
    • Meaning: Yahweh is God
  43. Jonah (יוֹנָה)
    • Pronunciation: JOH-nə
    • Meaning: Dove
  44. Joshua (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ)
    • Pronunciation: JAH-shoo-ə
    • Meaning: Yahweh is salvation
  45. Judah (יְהוּדָה)
    • Pronunciation: JOO-də
    • Meaning: Praised
  46. Lazer (לייזר)
    • Pronunciation: LAY-zər
    • Meaning: Variant of Eleazar, meaning God has helped
  47. Levi (לֵוִי)
    • Pronunciation: LEE-vie
    • Meaning: Joined, Attached
  48. Liam (ליאם)
    • Pronunciation: LEE-əm
    • Meaning: Desire, Helmet of will
  49. Malachi (מַלְאָכִי)
    • Pronunciation: mal-ə-KIE
    • Meaning: My messenger, My angel
  50. Matthew (מַתִּתְיָהוּ)
    • Pronunciation: MATH-yoo
    • Meaning: Gift of Yahweh
  51. Max (מַקס)
    • Pronunciation: maks
    • Meaning: Greatest
  52. Menachem (מְנַחֵם)
    • Pronunciation: mə-NA-khem
    • Meaning: Comforter
  53. Mendel (מנדל)
    • Pronunciation: MEN-del
    • Meaning: Little man
  54. Meyer (מאיר)
    • Pronunciation: MAY-ər
    • Meaning: Enlightened one
  55. Mordechai (מָרְדֳּכַי)
    • Pronunciation: mawr-duh-KAH-ee
    • Meaning: Warrior, Servant of Marduk
  56. Moshe (מֹשֶׁה)
    • Pronunciation: MOH-sheh
    • Meaning: Drawn out of the water
  57. Naftali (נַפְתָּלִי)
    • Pronunciation: naf-TAH-lee
    • Meaning: Wrestling
  58. Natanel (נתנאל)
    • Pronunciation: nah-tah-NEL
    • Meaning: God has given
  59. Nathan (נָתָן)
    • Pronunciation: NAY-thən
    • Meaning: He has given
  60. Noah (נֹחַ)
    • Pronunciation: NO-ə
    • Meaning: Rest, Comfort
  61. Oren (אוֹרֵן)
    • Pronunciation: AW-ren
    • Meaning: Pine tree
  62. Raphael (רָפָאֵל)
    • Pronunciation: RAF-ee-el
    • Meaning: God heals
  63. Reuben (רְאוּבֵן)
    • Pronunciation: ROO-bən
    • Meaning: Behold, a son
  64. Ronen (רונן)
    • Pronunciation: roh-NEHN
    • Meaning: Joyful song
  65. Samuel (שְׁמוּאֵל)
    • Pronunciation: SAM-yoo-əl
    • Meaning: God has heard
  66. Seth (שֵׁת)
    • Pronunciation: seth
    • Meaning: Appointed, Placed
  67. Shimon (שִׁמְעוֹן)
    • Pronunciation: SHEE-mohn
    • Meaning: He has heard
  68. Shlomo (שְׁלֹמֹה)
    • Pronunciation: shloh-MOH
    • Meaning: Peaceful, Complete
  69. Simon (שִׁמְעוֹן)
    • Pronunciation: SIE-mən
    • Meaning: He has heard
  70. Solomon (שְׁלֹמֹה)
    • Pronunciation: SAH-lə-mən
    • Meaning: Peaceful, Complete
  71. Tzvi (צְבִי)
    • Pronunciation: tz-vee
    • Meaning: Deer, Gazelle
  72. Uziel (עוּזִיאֵל)
    • Pronunciation: oo-ZEE-el
    • Meaning: God is my strength
  73. Yair (יָאִיר)
    • Pronunciation: YAH-eer
    • Meaning: He will enlighten
  74. Yehuda (יְהוּדָה)
    • Pronunciation: yə-HOO-də
    • Meaning: Praised
  75. Yitzchak (יִצְחָק)
    • Pronunciation: YEETS-khahk
    • Meaning: He will laugh
  76. Yosef (יוֹסֵף)
    • Pronunciation: YOH-sef
    • Meaning: God will add
  77. Zachary (זַכַּרְיָה)
    • Pronunciation: ZAK-ə-ree
    • Meaning: God remembers
  78. Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה)
    • Pronunciation: zek-ə-RIE-ə
    • Meaning: Remembered by God
  79. Zev (זְאֵב)
    • Pronunciation: zev
    • Meaning: Wolf
  80. Zvi (צְבִי)
    • Pronunciation: tz-vee
    • Meaning: Deer, Gazelle

Jewish American Girl Names

Here are some Jewish American Names for baby girls, including their Hebrew spelling, pronunciation, and meaning:

  1. Abigail (אַבִיגַ’יִל)
    • Pronunciation: AB-i-gayl
    • Meaning: Father’s joy
  2. Alexandra (אַלֶכְסַנדְרָה)
    • Pronunciation: AL-ig-ZAN-drə
    • Meaning: Defender of mankind
  3. Amelia (אַמֶילִיה)
    • Pronunciation: ə-MEE-lee-ə
    • Meaning: Industrious, Striving
  4. Anna (אַנָה)
    • Pronunciation: AN-ə
    • Meaning: Grace
  5. Aria (אַרְיָה)
    • Pronunciation: AR-ee-ə
    • Meaning: Lioness
  6. Ariana (אַרְיָאָנָה)
    • Pronunciation: AR-ee-AN-ə
    • Meaning: Very holy one
  7. Audrey (אוֹדרֶי)
    • Pronunciation: AW-dree
    • Meaning: Noble strength
  8. Aurora (אוֹרורָה)
    • Pronunciation: ə-RAW-rə
    • Meaning: Dawn
  9. Brooke (ברוּק)
    • Pronunciation: BROOK
    • Meaning: Small stream
  10. Caroline (קָרוֹלִיין)
    • Pronunciation: KAR-ə-lin
    • Meaning: Free man
  11. Deborah (דְּבוֹרָה)
    • Pronunciation: DEB-ə-rə
    • Meaning: Bee
  12. Eliana (אֶלִיעַנָה)
    • Pronunciation: EL-ee-AN-ə
    • Meaning: My God has answered
  13. Ella (אֶלָה)
    • Pronunciation: EL-ə
    • Meaning: Short form of Eleanor or Ellen, meaning light
  14. Emily (אֶמִילִי)
    • Pronunciation: EM-i-lee
    • Meaning: To strive or excel
  15. Emma (אֶמָה)
    • Pronunciation: EM-ə
    • Meaning: Whole or universal
  16. Esther (אֶסְתֵּר)
    • Pronunciation: ES-tər
    • Meaning: Star
  17. Eva (אֶוָה)
    • Pronunciation: EE-və
    • Meaning: Life, Living one
  18. Evelyn (אֶוְלין)
    • Pronunciation: EV-lin
    • Meaning: Desired, Longed for
  19. Faith (פַיית)
    • Pronunciation: FAYTH
    • Meaning: Trust, Belief
  20. Gabriella (גַבְרִיאֶלָה)
    • Pronunciation: GAB-ree-EL-ə
    • Meaning: God is my strength
  21. Gianna (גִיאנָה)
    • Pronunciation: jee-AHN-ə
    • Meaning: God is gracious
  22. Hannah (חַנָה)
    • Pronunciation: HAN-ə
    • Meaning: Grace, Favor
  23. Hazel (הֵיזֶל)
    • Pronunciation: HAY-zəl
    • Meaning: The hazel tree
  24. Isabelle (אִסָבֶל)
    • Pronunciation: IZ-ə-bel
    • Meaning: God is my oath
  25. Isla (איילה)
    • Pronunciation: EYE-lə
    • Meaning: Island
  26. Jade (ג’ייד)
    • Pronunciation: JAYD
    • Meaning: Precious green stone
  27. Judith (יוּדִית)
    • Pronunciation: JOO-dith
    • Meaning: Woman of Judea
  28. Julia (ג’וליה)
    • Pronunciation: JOO-lee-ə
    • Meaning: Youthful, Downy
  29. Kennedy (קֶנֶדִי)
    • Pronunciation: KEN-ə-dee
    • Meaning: Helmeted chief
  30. Lauren (לורֶן)
    • Pronunciation: LAW-rən
    • Meaning: Laurel, Bay tree
  31. Leah (לֵאה)
    • Pronunciation: LEE-ə
    • Meaning: Weary
  32. Lila (לִילָה)
    • Pronunciation: LEE-lə
    • Meaning: Night
  33. Lily (לילי)
    • Pronunciation: LIL-ee
    • Meaning: Lily flower
  34. Lucy (לוסִי)
    • Pronunciation: LOO-see
    • Meaning: Light
  35. Lydia (לידיָה)
    • Pronunciation: LID-ee-ə
    • Meaning: Woman from Lydia
  36. Mia (מִיה)
    • Pronunciation: MEE-ə
    • Meaning: Mine, belonging to me
  37. Mila (מילה)
    • Pronunciation: MEE-lə
    • Meaning: Gracious, Dear
  38. Miriam (מִריָם)
    • Pronunciation: MIR-ee-əm
    • Meaning: Rebellion, Bitterness
  39. Naomi (נָעֳמִי)
    • Pronunciation: nay-O-mee
    • Meaning: Pleasantness
  40. Natalie (נָטָלִי)
    • Pronunciation: NAD-ə-lee
    • Meaning: Born on Christmas day
  41. Nora (נורה)
    • Pronunciation: NOH-rə
    • Meaning: Light
  42. Rachel (רָחֵל)
    • Pronunciation: RAY-chəl
    • Meaning: Ewe, Female sheep
  43. Reagan (רייגן)
    • Pronunciation: RAY-gən
    • Meaning: Little ruler
  44. Rebecca (רִבְקָה)
    • Pronunciation: rə-BEK-ə
    • Meaning: To tie, to bind
  45. Ruth (רות)
    • Pronunciation: RUTH
    • Meaning: Companion, Friend
  46. Sadie (סיידי)
    • Pronunciation: SAY-dee
    • Meaning: Princess
  47. Sophia (סוֹפְיָה)
    • Pronunciation: so-FEE-ə
    • Meaning: Wisdom
  48. Stella (סטלָה)
    • Pronunciation: STEL-ə
    • Meaning: Star
  49. Zoe (זוֹאֵי)
    • Pronunciation: ZOH-ee
    • Meaning: Life
  50. Zoey (זוֹאי)
    • Pronunciation: ZOH-ee
    • Meaning: Life

Gender Neutral Jewish American Names

Here are some Jewish American Names perfect for any gender, including their Hebrew spelling, pronunciation, and meaning:

  1. Addison (אַדִיסָון)
    • Pronunciation: AD-ə-sən
    • Meaning: Son of Adam
  2. Alex (אָלֶכֶס)
    • Pronunciation: AL-eks
    • Meaning: Defender of the people
  3. Ali (עֲלִי)
    • Pronunciation: AH-lee
    • Meaning: Elevated, Exalted
  4. Amari (אַמָרִי)
    • Pronunciation: ə-MAH-ree
    • Meaning: Eternal
  5. Avery (אֶוְרִי)
    • Pronunciation: AY-vər-ee
    • Meaning: Ruler of the Elves
  6. Bailey (בַיְלִי)
    • Pronunciation: BAY-lee
    • Meaning: Bailiff, Steward
  7. Blair (בְלֵיְר)
    • Pronunciation: BLAIR
    • Meaning: Plain, Field
  8. Blake (בְלֶיְק)
    • Pronunciation: BLAYK
    • Meaning: Fair-haired, Dark
  9. Brooklyn (ברוקלין)
    • Pronunciation: BRUUK-liyn
    • Meaning: From the brook, Water
  10. Cameron (קאמרון)
    • Pronunciation: KAM-ə-rən
    • Meaning: Bent nose
  11. Casey (קיֶסי)
    • Pronunciation: KAY-see
    • Meaning: Vigilant, Watchful
  12. Charlie (צ’ארלי)
    • Pronunciation: CHAR-lee
    • Meaning: Free man
  13. Devon (דֶוֹוֹנ)
    • Pronunciation: DEV-ən
    • Meaning: Poet, Divine
  14. Drew (דרו)
    • Pronunciation: DROO
    • Meaning: Wise
  15. Elliot (אליוט)
    • Pronunciation: EL-ee-ət
    • Meaning: The Lord is my God
  16. Ellis (אליס)
    • Pronunciation: EL-is
    • Meaning: Benevolent
  17. Emerson (אמרסון)
    • Pronunciation: EM-ər-sən
    • Meaning: Son of Emery
  18. Emery (אמרי)
    • Pronunciation: EM-ə-ree
    • Meaning: Industrious Leader
  19. Finley (פִינְלֵי)
    • Pronunciation: FIN-lee
    • Meaning: Fair hero
  20. Frankie (פרנקי)
    • Pronunciation: FRANG-kee
    • Meaning: Free or truthful man
  21. Harley (הרלי)
    • Pronunciation: HAR-lee
    • Meaning: Hare’s meadow
  22. Harper (הרפר)
    • Pronunciation: HAR-pər
    • Meaning: Harp player
  23. Hayden (היידן)
    • Pronunciation: HAY-dən
    • Meaning: From the hedged valley
  24. Jamie (ג’יימי)
    • Pronunciation: JAY-mee
    • Meaning: Supplanter
  25. Jesse (ג’סי)
    • Pronunciation: JESS-ee
    • Meaning: God’s gift
  26. Jordan (ג’ורדן)
    • Pronunciation: JAWR-dən
    • Meaning: To descend, To flow down
  27. Jules (ג’ולס)
    • Pronunciation: JUULZ
    • Meaning: Youthful, Soft-haired
  28. Lane (ליין)
    • Pronunciation: LAYN
    • Meaning: Narrow road
  29. Luca (לוקה)
    • Pronunciation: LOO-kə
    • Meaning: Bringer of light
  30. Madison (מדיסון)
    • Pronunciation: MAD-ə-sən
    • Meaning: Son of Maude
  31. Marley (מרלי)
    • Pronunciation: MAHR-lee
    • Meaning: Marshy meadow
  32. Micah (מִיכָה)
    • Pronunciation: MY-kə
    • Meaning: Who is like God
  33. Payton (פייטון)
    • Pronunciation: PAYT-ən
    • Meaning: From the warrior’s town
  34. Peyton (פייטון)
    • Pronunciation: PAYT-ən
    • Meaning: Nobleman’s estate
  35. Quinn (קווין)
    • Pronunciation: KWIN
    • Meaning: Descendant of Conn
  36. Reese (ריס)
    • Pronunciation: REES
    • Meaning: Enthusiasm
  37. Riley (ריילי)
    • Pronunciation: RY-lee
    • Meaning: Rye clearing
  38. River (ריבר)
    • Pronunciation: RIV-ər
    • Meaning: Stream
  39. Robin (רובין)
    • Pronunciation: RAH-bin
    • Meaning: Bright fame
  40. Rowan (רוואן)
    • Pronunciation: RO-wən
    • Meaning: Little redhead
  41. Sage (סייג)
    • Pronunciation: SAYJ
    • Meaning: Wise one
  42. Sawyer (סוויר)
    • Pronunciation: SOI-yər
    • Meaning: Woodcutter
  43. Skylar (סקיילר)
    • Pronunciation: SKY-lər
    • Meaning: Scholar, Learned one
  44. Spencer (ספנסר)
    • Pronunciation: SPEN-sər
    • Meaning: Dispenser of provisions
  45. Tatum (טאטום)
    • Pronunciation: TAY-təm
    • Meaning: Bringer of joy
  46. Taylor (טיילור)
    • Pronunciation: TAY-lər
    • Meaning: Tailor
  47. Tristan (טריסטן)
    • Pronunciation: TRIS-tən
    • Meaning: Tumult, Outcry

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