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Yachet

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Pronounced YAH-khet /ˈjΙ‘.xΙ›t/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish girls' name, of uncertain origin, variously linked to Hannah ('grace; favor', Hebrew) and an endearing coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A Yiddish name linked to Hannah/grace: Yachet. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'YAH-khet').
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Origin LowYiddish, Hebrew
MeaningA Yiddish girls' name, of uncertain origin, variously linked to Hannah ('grace; favor', Hebrew) and an endearing coinage; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#7909 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 238

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201519902024

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

Yachet is a Yiddish girls' name, of uncertain origin, variously linked to Hannah ('grace; favor', Hebrew) and an endearing coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, classic name common in Orthodox Jewish families (said 'YAH-khet'; the ch is a throaty kh).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, grace at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Yachet is a Yiddish girls' name, of uncertain origin, variously linked to Hannah ('grace; favor', Hebrew) β€” a lyrical, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'YAH-khet').
Overall data confidence 32%
References β€” Yachet β€” routes uncertain

Variations

YachitYacheved

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yachet mean?

Yachet is a Yiddish name, of uncertain origin, variously linked to Hannah ('grace'); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Yachet?

It's said YAH-khet /ˈjΙ‘.xΙ›t/ β€” two syllables, with a throaty kh, stress on the first.

Is Yachet a boy or girl name?

Yachet is a girl's name.

How popular is Yachet?

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

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