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Brocha

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Pronounced BROH-khah /ˈbroʊ.xɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish form of Bracha — from the Hebrew berakhah, 'a blessing'Low

In 30 seconds: A blessing: Brocha is a Yiddish form of Bracha. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'BROH-khah').

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Origin LowYiddish, Hebrew

MeaningA Yiddish form of Bracha — from the Hebrew berakhah, 'a blessing'

U.S. rank (2025)#8966 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 848

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Brocha is a Yiddish form of Bracha — from the Hebrew berakhah, 'a blessing'. A crisp, classic name (said 'BROH-khah').

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, a-blessing at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Bracha is Hebrew for 'a blessing' — Brocha is the Yiddish form, crisp and heartfelt (the 'ch' is a soft guttural; said 'BROH-khah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Bracha — Yiddish; Hebrew etymology

Variations

BrachaBruchaBrochah

Nicknames

Brochie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brocha mean?

Brocha is a Yiddish form of Bracha — Hebrew 'a blessing'.

How do you pronounce Brocha?

It's said BROH-khah /ˈbroʊ.xɑ/ — two syllables (the 'ch' is a soft guttural).

Is Brocha a boy or girl name?

Brocha is a girl's name.

How popular is Brocha?

Brocha is a very rare name in the U.S.