Declining since 2020, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Moishy since 2003
Babies named Moishy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 114 |
Meaning & origin
Moishy is a Yiddish diminutive of Moses, primarily used within Ashkenazi Jewish communities. First recorded in the United States in 2003, it reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking 7,194 in 2025 with a frequency of 1 in 155,280 births. Its usage has been declining since 2020, reflecting a modest but fading trend. The name carries strong cultural and religious associations, maintaining a niche presence without widespread adoption across other demographics.
Moishy is a Yiddish diminutive of Moses, a name of Hebrew origin from Moshe. The meaning of Moses is debated, with theories including a Hebrew derivation meaning 'drawn out' (from the biblical account of being drawn from the Nile) or an Egyptian origin meaning 'son' or 'born of.' In Jewish communities, Moishy is used as a familiar form, especially among Ashkenazi families, and has been recorded in the United States since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mo, Moishe
Variants: Moishe, Moissey, Moish
Sibling names for Moishy
Names that share Moishy's style, for a brother or sister.
