Breath, spirit, or wind
Derived from the Hebrew word 'ruach', it refers to the breath of life or the Holy Spirit in a theological context. In the Old Testament, it represents the divine energy or presence of God. It is a rare, ethereal choice that carries significant spiritual weight.
Less common today
Ruah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,866 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
