Batsheva Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'daughter of oath' or 'daughter of seven' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Batsheva
Batsheva is a Hebrew name that means 'daughter of oath' or 'daughter of seven'. It is derived from the Hebrew words 'bat' meaning 'daughter' and 'sheva' meaning 'seven' or 'oath'. In the Bible, Batsheva was the wife of King David and the mother of King Solomon. The name Batsheva carries biblical significance and represents the strength and loyalty of a daughter.
Popularity of the Name Batsheva
The popularity for the name Batsheva peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 195 births, which ranked number 2,253 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Batsheva had the most female births in 2012 with 195, which ranked number 1,243 out of 19,523 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Batsheva has declined sharply over the last ten years from 195 births to 94 births, a decline of -51.79%. Among females, Batsheva has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 195 births to 94 births, a decline of -51.79%.
Nationwide Popularity of Batsheva
- 20 Year Trend of Batsheva: 176.47%
- 10 Year Trend of Batsheva: -51.79%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Batsheva: -51.79%
Popularity of Batsheva by State
Among females, Batsheva was most popular in Northeastern states with 81 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NJ, with 49 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Batsheva. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 49 | 165 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 534 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Batsheva
- Total Births of Batsheva: 87 (-7.04%)
- Female Births of Batsheva: 87 (-7.04%)
Given the downward trend of Batsheva over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.04% decrease in total births, for a total of 87 births in 2024. For Females, births for Batsheva have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 87 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.04%.