Batsheva
2025 SSA
About Batsheva
Batsheva is a feminine Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of oath' or 'daughter of seven,' with the number seven holding special significance in Jewish tradition as representing completeness and blessing. In the Bible, Bathsheba was the wife of King David and mother of King Solomon. The spelling 'Batsheva' reflects the modern Hebrew pronunciation rather than the anglicized 'Bathsheba.' The name is particularly popular in Jewish communities, especially among Orthodox families. Batsheva carries deep religious and cultural significance, connecting its bearers to ancient biblical heritage. While not common in mainstream Western naming, it has maintained consistent usage in Israel and Jewish diaspora communities, representing tradition, faith, and cultural continuity.
Pronounced baht-SHAY-vuh.
As of October 2026, Batsheva ranked #2240 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1244 in 2012.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,715 | 122 | 68.3 |
| 2015 | #2,238 | 84 | 47.1 |
| 2016 | #2,325 | 81 | 45.7 |
| 2017 | #2,438 | 74 | 42.9 |
| 2018 | #2,148 | 88 | 51.7 |
| 2019 | #2,438 | 73 | 43.5 |
| 2020 | #2,323 | 76 | 47 |
| 2021 | #2,153 | 87 | 53 |
| 2022 | #2,036 | 95 | 57.9 |
| 2023 | #2,176 | 87 | 54.2 |
| 2024 | #2,097 | 91 | 56.2 |
| 2025 | #2,240 | 82 | 51 |
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Famous Batshevas
- Batsheva Esther Kanievsky
Israeli rebbetzin as wife of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky
- Batsheva Katznelson
Israeli Knesset politician
- Bat
Sheva Dagan (born Izabella Batszewa Rubinsztajn), Polish,Israeli Holocaust survivor, author and educator