Pearl
Derived from the Greek word margarites, this name is the Hebrew form of Margaret. It has been used for centuries in Jewish communities to signify something precious and rare, much like the gemstone it represents.
Less common today
Margalit isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,608 in 2024.
Israeli historian and linguist
Israeli poet who writes in Ladino and Hebrew
Famous Israeli singer and television personality
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
