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Batya

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Pronounced BAHT-yah /ˈbΙ‘t.jΙ‘/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew bat-yah, 'daughter of God' (bat, 'daughter', plus Yah, 'God') β€” the pharaoh's daughter who raised MosesMedium

In 30 seconds: Daughter of God: Batya is Hebrew for 'daughter of God' β€” the woman who raised Moses. Devout, strong, and warm.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew bat-yah, 'daughter of God' (bat, 'daughter', plus Yah, 'God') β€” the pharaoh's daughter who raised Moses
U.S. rank (2024)#4895 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 712

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202419702024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Batya comes from Hebrew bat-yah, 'daughter of God' (bat, 'daughter', plus Yah, 'God') β€” borne by the pharaoh's daughter (Bithiah) who rescued and raised Moses. A devout, strong name in Jewish families.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, daughter-of-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Batya (Bithiah) means 'daughter of God' in Hebrew β€” the pharaoh's daughter who drew the baby Moses from the Nile and raised him; a devout, beloved name.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name β€” Batya β€” etymology

Variations

BasyaBithiahBatia

Nicknames

Bati

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Batya mean?

Batya is Hebrew for 'daughter of God' (the woman who raised Moses).

How do you pronounce Batya?

It's said BAHT-yah /ˈbΙ‘t.jΙ‘/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Batya a boy or girl name?

Batya is a girl's name.

How popular is Batya?

Batya is a rare name, used in Jewish communities.

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