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Menucha

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Pronounced mə-NOO-khah /məˈnu.xɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew menucha, 'rest, repose, tranquility, peace' (a Sabbath-linked word)Medium

In 30 seconds: Rest and peace: Menucha is Hebrew for 'rest, tranquility, peace'. Serene, gentle, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew menucha, 'rest, repose, tranquility, peace' (a Sabbath-linked word)
U.S. rank (2024)#5374 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 612

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319812024

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

Menucha comes from Hebrew menucha, 'rest, repose, tranquility, peace' — a word treasured in Jewish tradition for the restful peace of the Sabbath. A serene, gentle name in Jewish communities (the ch is a soft guttural 'kh', so 'mə-NOO-khah').

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, rest-and-peace at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Menucha means 'rest, repose, tranquility, peace' in Hebrew — a word associated with the peace of the Sabbath (menuchah) — a serene, gentle name (the ch is a soft 'kh').
Overall data confidence 75%
Hebrew references — menucha — etymology

Variations

MenuchahMenuchie

Nicknames

Menuchie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Menucha mean?

Menucha is Hebrew for 'rest, repose, tranquility, peace'.

How do you pronounce Menucha?

It's said mə-NOO-khah /məˈnu.xɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second (soft 'kh').

Is Menucha a boy or girl name?

Menucha is a girl's name.

How popular is Menucha?

Menucha is a rare name, used in Jewish communities.

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