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Yashoda

Girl name · Indian

Meaningmother of Krishna · Sanskrit

Yashoda is an Indian girl name meaning “mother of Krishna”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Yashoda would score 14 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
  • GenerationYashoda peaked in 2015, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Yashoda you'd meet today is about 10 years old.
  • HistoryYashoda first shows up in US birth records in 2015, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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US births per million girls, 2015–2025

01.5320152015

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Yashoda

Yashoda is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “mother of Krishna”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Yashoda

What does the name Yashoda mean?

Yashoda means “mother of Krishna” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Rukmini (“wife of Krishna”).

What is the origin of the name Yashoda?

Yashoda is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Yashoda a boy or girl name?

Yashoda is a girl name.

How popular is the name Yashoda?

Yashoda is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2015. It peaked at #16,419 in 2015, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Yashoda?

If you like Yashoda, you might also like Rukmini.

What should I know before naming my baby Yashoda?

Yashoda is an Indian girl name meaning “mother of Krishna”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.