Yossi Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYOH-see / /ˈjoʊ.si/Hebrew
Meaning
God will add
Historical & Cultural Background
Yossi is a diminutive form of Yosef, which is of Hebrew origin. In Jewish tradition, Yosef is a significant biblical figure, known as Joseph in English, who was the son of Jacob and Rachel. The name has been widely used in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Yosef
- Yose
- Yossie
International Variants
- Youssef (Arabic)
- Josef (German)
- Giuseppe (Italian)
Famous people named Yossi
Yossi Benayoun — Israeli footballer.
Yossi Cohen — former head of Mossad.
Fictional characters named Yossi
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yossi was first seen in the United States in 1990. Yossi has ranked as high as #1327 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Yossi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yossi (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 34 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 43 |