Jochebed, a name of Hebrew origin, is believed to mean "Yahweh is my glory". It appears notably in the Bible as the mother of Miriam, Aaron, and Moses in the Book of Exodus. In Jewish tradition, she is revered for her faith and courage in standing up against Pharaoh's decree to drown the male newborns. Jochebed's name can also be found in various other forms throughout history, such as Yokebed or Yocheved.
The name Jochebed experienced a surge in popularity from the late 1980s to mid-2010s, with a notable peak of 14 births in 2018. However, it seems to have declined slightly since then.