Japhet Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAF-it / /ˈdʒæfɪt/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: He will expand; English: Variant of Japheth
Historical & Cultural Background
Japhet is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical figure Japheth, one of the sons of Noah. In the Bible, Japheth is associated with the expansion of humanity and the peopling of various lands. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly among Jewish communities. In English-speaking countries, it has seen varying degrees of popularity over the centuries.
Trend Summary
The name Japhet has remained relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Japheth
International Variants
- Jafet (Scandinavian)
- Jafeth (Spanish)
Famous people named Japhet
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Japhet was first seen in the United States in 1979. Japhet has ranked as high as #1378 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Japhet has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Japhet (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 5 |