Moisha Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MOY-sha //ˈmɔɪʃə//
Origin: Hebrew; Yiddish
Meaning: Hebrew: 'savior'; Yiddish: 'little Moses'
Historical & Cultural Background
Moisha is a variant of the name Moses, which has significant religious importance in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The name is often associated with the biblical figure who led the Israelites out of Egypt.
In Yiddish-speaking communities, Moisha is a common diminutive form. The name reflects cultural heritage and familial connections in Jewish tradition.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Moisha was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Moisha has ranked as high as #1351 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in New York.
In the past 5 years the name Moisha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Moisha is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Moisha was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Moisha (2020)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Moisha.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 |