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Moishy

♂ Boy

Pronounced MOY-shee /ˈmɔɪ.ʃi/Medium

Meaning: Yiddish pet form of Moishe (Moses) — from Hebrew Moshe, 'drawn out (of the water); to draw out'Medium

In 30 seconds: Drawn from the water: Moishy pets the Yiddish Moses — 'drawn out'. Warm, devout, and traditional.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish

MeaningYiddish pet form of Moishe (Moses) — from Hebrew Moshe, 'drawn out (of the water); to draw out'

U.S. rank (2025)#7518 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 209

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

Moishy is a Yiddish pet form of Moishe (Moses) — from Hebrew Moshe, 'drawn out (of the water); to draw out' (the great prophet drawn from the Nile, who led the Exodus). A warm, devout, traditional name in Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish communities (said 'MOY-shee').

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox communities. Rare, drawn-out-of-the-water at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Moses means 'drawn out (of the water)' in Hebrew (drawn from the Nile by Pharaoh's daughter) — Moishy is the affectionate Yiddish pet form of Moishe, beloved in Hasidic communities.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Moses — Yiddish pet form

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moishy mean?

Moishy pets the Yiddish Moishe (Moses) — Hebrew 'drawn out (of the water)'.

How do you pronounce Moishy?

It's said MOY-shee /ˈmɔɪ.ʃi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Moishy a boy or girl name?

Moishy is a boy's name.

How popular is Moishy?

Moishy is a rare name, used in Orthodox communities.