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Mushka

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Pronounced MOOSH-kah /ˈmuʃ.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: Yiddish pet form (often of Miriam, via Musya), linked to 'musk; sweet fragrance' (a sweet, affectionate name)Low

In 30 seconds: Sweet fragrance: Mushka is a Yiddish pet name linked to 'musk'. Warm, affectionate, and endearing.
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Origin LowHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningYiddish pet form (often of Miriam, via Musya), linked to 'musk; sweet fragrance' (a sweet, affectionate name)
U.S. rank (2024)#5235 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 481

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419882024

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

Mushka is a Yiddish pet form — often of Miriam (via Musya) or used independently — linked to 'musk; sweet fragrance' (the senses are layered, which we note). A warm, endearing name, especially beloved in Chabad-Lubavitch communities (after Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson; said 'MOOSH-kah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hasidic families. Rare, sweet-fragrance at the root, and endearing.

Did you know? Mushka is an affectionate Yiddish pet name (often for Miriam, via Musya), linked to 'musk; sweet fragrance' — endearing and warm, beloved in Chabad communities (after Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka).
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Mushka — senses layered

Variations

MushkieMusyaMuska

Nicknames

Mushkie

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If you like Mushka…

Miriam— the name it often pets
Bracha— a fellow Yiddish/Hebrew girls' name
Chana— another traditional Jewish girls' name
Malka— shares the -ka ending
Rivka— another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mushka mean?

Mushka is a Yiddish pet name (often for Miriam), linked to 'musk; sweet fragrance'; the senses are layered.

How do you pronounce Mushka?

It's said MOOSH-kah /ˈmuʃ.kɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mushka a boy or girl name?

Mushka is a girl's name.

How popular is Mushka?

Mushka is a rare name, used in Hasidic communities.

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