Japheth
- Pronunciation
- [Ja-pheth]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- May He Grant Ample Room. In The Bible Japheth Was Eldest Of Noah's Three Sons.
- Origin
- Hebrew
Japheth Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,353 baby boys have been named Japheth. The name peaked in 2007 with 51 US births that year (rank #2488). In 2024, ranked #3236 nationally — 748 places below its 2007 peak.
Top States for Japheth
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Japheth births are: Texas (42), California (31), Indiana (17).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Japheth
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7-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Japheth's exact length and starting letter: Jaantje, Jacalyn, Jacelyn, Jacenta, Jacinda.
Quick Facts About Japheth
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japhet | Myth Name | Male | German |
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Compare Japheth to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Japheth against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).