Yocheved Girl

Popularity: #874 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationyo-KHEH-ved / jɔˈxɛ.vɛd

Hebrew

Meaning

God's glory

Historical & Cultural Background

Yocheved is a name of Hebrew origin, primarily associated with Jewish culture. In the Bible, Yocheved is the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, making her a significant figure in Jewish history. The name has been used in various Jewish communities throughout history and continues to be popular in modern times. It reflects themes of faith and heritage.

Trend Summary

Yocheved has maintained a steady presence in Jewish communities, though it is less common in broader contexts.

Similar Names

YosefYonaYaelYaraYasminYasminaYelena

Variants

  • Yochev
  • Yocheveth

International Variants

  • Yocheved (Hebrew)

Famous people named Yocheved

Yocheved Bat-Miriam is known for her contributions to Jewish education and community service.

Yocheved Shasha is recognized as a prominent Israeli artist specializing in contemporary painting.

Fictional characters named Yocheved

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Sibling Suggestions

MiriamAaronMosheLeahRachel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yocheved was first seen in the United States in 1953. Yocheved has ranked as high as #1292 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and California. In the past 5 years the name Yocheved has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Yocheved (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NJ 37
63%
NY 22
37%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19538
19566
196211
19655
19675
19685
19698
19709
197110
197214
197316
19746
19758
197617
197717
197819
197919
198024
198118
198222
198316
198430
198532
198628
198729
198841
198925
199036
199146
199228
199337
199432
199539
199628
199733
199842
199944
200035
200143
200255
200352
200450
200551
200652
200748
200857
200947
201075
201147
201289
201358
201459
201576
201671
201772
201881
201963
202081
202169
202267
202366
202476