Yachet
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 238 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Yachet peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 17 babies received this name in a single year (2015). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Yachet remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Yachet ranks #7909 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Yachet is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Yachit or related to the Hebrew yachid, meaning 'unique' or 'one of a kind.' The name carries a sense of singular individuality and divine purpose.
Yachet is rare and meaningful — a name for a child you believe is truly singular, carrying spiritual depth in every letter.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Yachet belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Yachet’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Yachet climbed 327 spots in the last 20 years — from #8236 to #7909.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 48 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 101 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 66 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 23 | — |
The Story of Yachet
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Yachet is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Yachet are most likely born between 2005 and 2024.
How rare is Yachet?
Only about 1 in every 257,143 babies born in 2024 was named Yachet — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1990, peaked in the 2010s with 101 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Yachet by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(25 years, 1990–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | #7909 |
| 2023 | 6 | #15087 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11191 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8428 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14994 |
| 2019 | 12 | #9087 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13722 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10655 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10816 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7254 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10918 |
| 2013 | 13 | #9017 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8593 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13394 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13640 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11564 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11587 |
| 2006 | 7 | #15083 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9430 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8236 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1990–2024