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Yittel

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Pronounced YIT-el /ˈjɪt.əl/Medium

Meaning: From the Yiddish Yittel/Yentl, an endearment form (variously 'a little one' or linked to Judith/Yehudit, 'praised'); a traditional Jewish name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A little one; a Yiddish endearment: Yittel. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'YIT-el'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowYiddish
MeaningFrom the Yiddish Yittel/Yentl, an endearment form (variously 'a little one' or linked to Judith/Yehudit, 'praised'); a traditional Jewish name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10892 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 132

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819762025

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

Yittel comes from the Yiddish Yittel/Yentl, an endearment form (variously 'a little one' or linked to Judith/Yehudit, 'praised'); a traditional Jewish name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'YIT-el').

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, a-little-one at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Yittel is a Yiddish endearment name (variously 'a little one' or linked to Judith, 'praised') — a crisp, traditional Jewish name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'YIT-el').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Yittel — Yiddish; routes layered

Variations

YentlYitaYittal

Nicknames

Yitty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yittel mean?

Yittel is a Yiddish endearment name, variously 'a little one' or linked to Judith ('praised'). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Yittel?

It's said YIT-el /ˈjɪt.əl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yittel a boy or girl name?

Yittel is a girl's name.

How popular is Yittel?

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

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