Names

Israel's most common baby names of 2023

Central Bureau of Statistics publishes statistics on baby names in Israel throughout 2023.

"Cleared for Publication" - The power of a name

Just as discovery of the Divine Name in the Vaera is itself a form of revelation, the release of the names of the fallen opens up to us the inner worlds of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live.

Count by the number of the names

Each name is a thread in the tapestry that is Am Israel - but why not do the same in parashat Pinchas, a later census?

A new study explains why Starbucks can’t spell your Jewish name

Study from Jewish Language Project charts how Jewish names have evolved over that history and what they say about American Jewish identity.

Where did Jewish surnames come from?

Ask the rabbi: Surnames, walking aftere G-d, .blessings and curses.

Entering Eternity

The Name told to Moses to describe Hashem is cryptic, implies the unknown, the Unknowable and the Eternal, God's Name of the future.

Names and Rosh Hashannah

Rosh Hashannah is the day Man and Woman were given names.It was the day that all the creations of Hashem were given a name as well.

The ten most common names

In preparation for Rosh Hashanah 5779, Population and Immigration Authority summarizes past year's data.

AG allows 'deviating from guidelines' for Cohen/Levi name change

Meretz MK complains to AG 'same-sex couples encounter difficulty, even refusal' when seeking to take on partner's surname.

Jewish moms visit Israel for first time, receive Hebrew names

40 Jewish moms from around the world receive Hebrew names in Israeli desert ceremony.

What were the most popular names for boys and girls in 2015?

The Central Bureau of Statistics published the most popular names for boys and girls in 2015.

5775: How Many Were Born and What Are the Most Common Names?

As a new Jewish Year is about to begin, the Population and Immigration Authority summarizes the outgoing one.

Saudi Arabia Releases Banned Names Registry

Banned names have Western, royal connotations.

Bill: Let Children Change ‘Ridiculous’ Names

Appeal from child named "mourning" leads to law giving children a say in choosing their own first name.

Popular Name ‘Adele’ is 'Nothing to do With British Singer'

Shas MK insists popularity of girls' name ‘Adele’ in Israel is due to hassidic dynasties, not British singer.

Law Would Prevent Parents From Giving Kids 'Weird Names'

A new law would prohibit parents from giving their children names that could "damage" them.