Praise of God
Derived from the Hebrew words 'hod', meaning splendor or praise, and 'ya', referring to the divine. It is a popular modern name in Israel that expresses gratitude and spiritual recognition. The name carries a sense of radiant thankfulness.
Less common today
Hodaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,315 in 2024.
A main character in the Israeli television drama series Srugim · Srugim
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
