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Yahweh
Pronounced YAH-way /ΛjΙ.weΙͺ/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew YHWH β the sacred name of God, linked to 'I am who I am; He who is'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Yahweh comes from the Hebrew YHWH β the sacred, ineffable name of God, traditionally linked to ehyeh asher ehyeh, 'I am who I am; He who is'. Used as a given name, it's profoundly devout; in Jewish tradition the name is held too holy to pronounce, which we note with respect.
It registers thinly in records. Very rare, the-name-of-God at the root, and reverent.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Yahweh mean?
Yahweh is the sacred Hebrew name of God, linked to 'I am who I am'.
How do you pronounce Yahweh?
It's said YAH-way /ΛjΙ.weΙͺ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Yahweh a boy or girl name?
Yahweh is used as a boy's name; we note it is a sacred name of God.
How popular is Yahweh?
Yahweh is a very rare name in the U.S.