Jedaiah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Jedaiah means 'praise of Yahweh' and is a Hebrew name associated with gratitude and devotion to God.
Meaning of the Name Jedaiah
Jedaiah is a Hebrew name derived from the two elements 'yadah' meaning 'to praise' and 'Yahweh' which is the Hebrew name for God. Therefore, Jedaiah can be interpreted as 'praise of Yahweh'. It is believed to encompass the idea of giving thanks and expressing gratitude towards God. Jedaiah is a name with strong biblical roots and is associated with individuals who are faithful, grateful, and have a deep connection with spirituality.
Popularity of the Name Jedaiah
The popularity for the name Jedaiah peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 16 births, which ranked number 12,620 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Jedaiah had the most male births in 2018 with 16, which ranked number 5,535 out of 14,095 male names. The number of births for the name Jedaiah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 8 births, an increase of 33.33%. Among males, Jedaiah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 8 births, an increase of 33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jedaiah
- 10 Year Trend of Jedaiah: 33.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jedaiah: 33.33%
Popularity of Jedaiah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jedaiah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jedaiah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jedaiah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jedaiah
- Total Births of Jedaiah: 8 (2.92%)
- Male Births of Jedaiah: 8 (2.92%)
Given the upward trend of Jedaiah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.92% increase in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. Male births for Jedaiah have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 8 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.92%.