Hadassa vs Yehudis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hadassa

Girl #1,610 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fragrant, evergreen (symbolic of the myrtle)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Dutch Afrikaner

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,610
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hadas, Dassa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yehudis

Girl #1,682 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, one who is praised"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,682
Total SSA Count
121
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yehudit, Disy, Yudis

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hadassa Rank #1,610
Yehudis Rank #1,682

Hadassa is more popular, ranked #1610 vs #1682 for Yehudis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hadassa ___

  • Hadassa Ruth
  • Hadassa Miriam
  • Hadassa Leah
  • Hadassa Sarah
  • Hadassa Rachel
  • Hadassa Devorah

Yehudis ___

  • Yehudis Leah
  • Yehudis Chana
  • Yehudis Rivka
  • Yehudis Devorah
  • Yehudis Shoshana
  • Yehudis Miriam

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hadassa

Yael Naomi Tamar Ezra Boaz

If you choose Yehudis

Chaya Baila Bracha Moishe Yosef

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hadassa or Yehudis more popular?

Hadassa is more popular, ranked #1610 compared to Yehudis at #1682 in the United States.

What do Hadassa and Yehudis mean?

Hadassa means "fragrant, evergreen (symbolic of the myrtle)" (Hebrew origin). Yehudis means "praised, one who is praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hadassa and Yehudis boy or girl names?

Hadassa is primarily a girl name. Yehudis is primarily a girl name.

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