Zephaniah
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Treasured By God
- Origin
- Hebrew
Zephaniah Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,254 baby boys have been named Zephaniah. The name peaked in 2019 with 170 US births that year (rank #1150). In 2024, ranked #1339 nationally — 189 places below its 2019 peak.
Top States for Zephaniah
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Zephaniah births are: California (283), Texas (277), Florida (148).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Zephaniah
If you like Zephaniah's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
9-Letter Names Starting with Z
Names with Zephaniah's exact length and starting letter: Zacchaeus, Zachariah, Zacharias, Zackariah, Zakariyya.
Quick Facts About Zephaniah
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zephan | Treasured By God | Male | Hebrew |
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Compare Zephaniah to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Zephaniah against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).