US Popularity:20765
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):African
Meaning:May he extend; Beauty
Japhet is a masculine name of Hebrew, Tanzanian, and Nigerian origin. It comes from the Aramaic root פתה, meaning “may he extend,” and the Hebrew root יפה, meaning “beauty.” In the Book of Genesis, Japheth, a variant of Japhet, is one of the three sons of Noah, making this name a strong contender for sharing your faith with your little one.

Japhet Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Japhet is currently #20765 in U.S. births
Boy:Japhet is currently #6744 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#20765
in 2022
- 4524
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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