Moishe
Moishe is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Drawn out (of the water) or son.
Origin and history
Moishe is the Yiddish variant of the Hebrew name Moshe, which corresponds to Moses in English. Etymologically, it is tied to the ancient Egyptian root meaning 'drawn out of the water' or 'son'. In the United States, it is primarily used within Ashkenazi Jewish communities and Orthodox traditional families.
Popularity in the United States
1,201 babies in the United States have been named Moishe since 1880. It ranks #3496 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1751.
States where it is most popular
- NY (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 39 |
| 1960-1970 | 44 |
| 1970-1980 | 154 |
| 1980-1990 | 154 |
| 1990-2000 | 151 |
| 2000-2010 | 224 |
| 2010-2019 | 259 |
| 2020-2029 | 176 |
Famous people named Moishe
- Moishe Mana: Businessman, Real Estate Developer
Fun facts
- Moishe represents the Central and Eastern European Yiddish pronunciation of the Biblical Hebrew name Moshe.
- The name has inspired various colloquialisms and literary characters within traditional Jewish and Yiddish folklore.