Ahead of the new Jewish year, 5787, Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority on Sunday revealed the most popular names given to babies born over the past year.

Among boys nationwide, Muhammad ranked first, followed by Ariel, Yosef, Adam and Dovid. Rounding out the top 10 were Omer, Rafael, Lavi, Michoel and Eitan.

Looking specifically at the Jewish sector, Ariel took the top spot, followed by Dovid, Rafael and Lavi. The remaining most popular names among Jewish boys were Uri, Michoel, Eliya, Eitan, Yehuda and Ari.

Among girls nationwide, Avigayil was the most popular name, followed by Miriam, Lia, Libi and Tamar. Yael, Ayala, Sara, Ella and Naya completed the top 10.

Among Jewish girls, Avigayil also ranked first, followed by Libi and Tamar. Next were Yael and Lia, followed by Ella, Ayala, Sarh, Noa and Naya.

The full rankings, as of September 6, 2026:

Boys — Overall:

1. Muhammad
2. Ariel
3. Yosef
4. Adam
5. Dovid
6. Omer
7. Rafael
8. Lavi
9. Michoel
10. Eitan

Boys — Jewish Sector:

1. Ariel
2. Dovid
3. Rafael
4. Lavi
5. Uri
6. Michoel
7. Eliya
8. Eitan
9. Yehuda
10. Ari

Girls — Overall:

1. Avigayil
2. Miriam
3. Lia
4. Libi
5. Tamar
6. Yael
7. Ayala
8. Sara
9. Ella
10. Naya

Girls — Jewish Sector:

1. Avigayil
2. Libi
3. Tamar
4. Yael
5. Lia
6. Ella
7. Ayala
8. Sara
9. Noa
10. Naya

(YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)