Bracha Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bracha is a Hebrew name meaning 'blessing', originating from the Hebrew word 'ברכה'. It has evolved from its Hebrew roots through Yiddish and into modern Hebrew. The name carries connotations of goodwill and favor, with no significant biblical references. It gained popularity in the 20th century among Jewish communities, reflecting positive traits associated with blessings. Notable individuals with this name include Bracha Goldstein and Bracha M. Fuchs.
The name Bracha is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bracha has been too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Bracha' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6670th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3409th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2897th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2241st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bracha' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bracha"
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɑːxə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Bracha derives from the Hebrew word 'ברכה' (berakhah), meaning 'blessing'. It is often used in Jewish communities to express goodwill and favor.
Meaning
blessing
Language Evolution
Hebrew (ברכה), Yiddish (Brokhe), Modern Hebrew (Bracha)
Historical Usage
The name Bracha has been used in Jewish culture for centuries, gaining popularity particularly in the 20th century among Ashkenazi Jews in Eastern Europe and later in Israel.
Variants & Derivatives
Bracha, Bracha Lea, Batsheva
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Bracha is viewed positively, often associated with spirituality and kindness, especially within Jewish communities.
Famous People
Bracha Goldstein, Bracha M. Fuchs
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bracha"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Bracha"
"Bracha" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11867th of 12526 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6670th of 19264 | 107 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3409th of 27321 | 474 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2897th of 35406 | 887 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2241st of 30306 | 995 |
Regional Popularity of "Bracha" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Bracha" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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51.56% 1796th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
24.51% 1097th/4475 |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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15.18% 784th/5164 |
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76.74% 5727th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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13.33% 598th/4487 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Bracha"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bracha" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.