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Popular biblical girl names

Got a baby girl on the way? Choosing a baby name is one of the most exciting parts of impending parenthood, and if you're a Christian family, where better to take name inspiration than from the Bible.

The currently most popular biblical girl names include Abigail, Elizabeth, Chloe, Hannah, Leah and Naomi, but there are also plenty of options for those who prefer something less common. Whatever your preferences, we hope you'll find your perfect baby name below. Happy searching!

Popular Girl Names from the Bible

If your taste in biblical baby names skews towards the conventional and mainstream, here are 30 popular picks you might want to consider:

  1. Abigail. A doubly biblical name borne by two Old Testament characters, both linked to King David: one is his sister, the other is his sensible and beautiful wife.
  2. Elizabeth. A classic biblical girl name that has been a favorite for generations.
  3. Chloe. In the Bible, Chloe is a prominent Christian woman and an acquaintance of Paul the Apostle. This popular girl's name also has a connection to Greek mythology, being one of the aliases of the Greek goddess Demeter.
  4. Hannah. This pretty appellation marries a soft, gentle sound with a biblical punch. In the biblical narrative, Hannah is the mother of the prophet Samuel.
  5. Leah. A good biblical name doesn't have to contain a ton of letters—Leah is perfect proof of that.
  6. Naomi. In the Bible, Naomi is Ruth's mother-in-law and the great great-grandmother of King David. In the baby name world, it's a beloved choice with a beautiful sound and pop culture references to spare.
  7. Delilah. On sound alone, this name rocks! But the questionable actions of the biblical Delilah may give Christian parents pause...
  8. Genesis. Harkens to the very beginning.
  9. Anna. A classic name borrowed from a New Testament prophetess.
  10. Lydia. Borne in the Bible by Lydia of Thyatira, one of Paul's converts, this New Testament name has been embraced by the new generation of parents.
  11. Sarah. (or Sara). If your taste in names veers toward the reliable and well-known, Sarah could be just the kind of can't-go-wrong choice you might be after.
  12. Maria. The Latin version of Mary never seems to go out of style.
  13. Julia. This beautiful classic appears in the New Testament as the name of a Roman Christian to whom Paul sent greetings.
  14. Eden. An evocative E-powered appellation that seems to appeal to the new crop of moms and dads.
  15. Mary. By far the most popular Christian girl's name of the last century, Mary no longer reigns supreme but it's still a solid choice.
  16. Esther. A popular comeback name that's rapidly shedding its "old lady" image. In the Bible, this name belongs to the brave and resourceful queen who helped save her people from slaughter.
  17. Ada. If you see Ada as a variation of Adah, then yes, this pint-sized palindrome counts as a biblical name (Adah is the name of two Old Testament characters).
  18. Ruth. Borrowed from the strong and faithful Old Testament character.
  19. Ariel. A unisex name with biblical place name credentials (it is used as a symbolic name for Jerusalem in the Old Testament.
  20. Rachel. This common girl's name belongs to one of Jacob's wives in the Old Testament.
  21. Phoebe. Or how about Phoebe, the name of the only woman with the title "deacon" in the Bible?
  22. Miriam. An understated biblical classic, borne by an Old Testament prophetess.
  23. Joanna. The name of a devoted follower of Jesus and one of the women who witnessed his resurrection.
  24. Rebecca. (or Rebekah). The biblical Rebekah is the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau.
  25. Alexandria. The name of an ancient port city, Alexandria isn't found in Scripture per se, but it is indirectly mentioned through references to "Alexandrians" and "Alexandrian ships" in the New Testament.
  26. Shiloh. Shiloh has graduated from an obscure biblical place name to a beloved baby name in a shockingly short time. Its most famous bearer: Shiloh Jolie-Pitt.
  27. Sarai. Abraham's wife Sarah was called Sarai before God changed her name. As an American baby name, Sarai has only taken off this century, appearing in the US Top 500 for the first time in 2003.
  28. Eve. A neat and streamlined one-syllable girl name from the Old Testament.
  29. Myra. The name of an ancient city in Asia Minor that doubles as a baby name. In the Bible, the city of Myra is mentioned in connection to Paul's missionary journeys.
  30. Priscilla. There's something inherently beautiful about this biblical classic, don't you think?

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