NAME PROFILE
Yafet
Derived from the Hebrew name Chizkiyahu, meaning "God strengthens." This name suggests a personality filled with inner power, determination, and a naturally supportive nature that provides a foundation for those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 440 |
| Gender | Male (6% / 94%) |
| Peak year | 2001 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2001 |
| Most recent | 2020 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 40%CA — 20%VA — 20%MD — 20%AK — 0%
Notable People
Ezekiah Alexander (Signer of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence) · Hezekiah Walker (Grammy-winning gospel singer) · Hezekiah Niles (Influential early American editor and publisher) · Hezekiah Allen (Sustainable agriculture advocate) · Hezekiah Brady (Respected community religious leader)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ZekeEzzyKiah
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