Rising since 1994, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Jocabed since 1990
Babies named Jocabed per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 125 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Jocabed is a rare and distinctive Spanish variant of the biblical name Jochebed. First recorded in U.S. data in 1990, its usage has gradually increased since then, rising in rank and peaking in popularity in 2017 with a rank of 6,325 in 2025. One in every 89,293 newborns was named Jocabed in the latest year. The name carries a strong biblical heritage, drawing from the mother of Moses, and offers a unique alternative to more common names like Abigail or Hannah. Its trajectory indicates steady but modest growth, appealing to parents seeking a name with religious depth and a melodic sound.
Jocabed is a Spanish variant of Jochebed, which appears in the Old Testament as the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. The Hebrew name Yocheved is thought to derive from 'Yah' (Yahweh) and 'kavod' (glory), thus meaning 'Yahweh is glory'. The form Jocabed likely emerged in Spanish-speaking communities, where the biblical name was adapted to local phonetics. Its usage in the United States has been rare but has seen a gradual increase since the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Joca, Cabi
Sibling names for Jocabed
Names that share Jocabed's style, for a brother or sister.
