Japheth
Meaningenlarged · Hebrew
- US rank
- #3,379
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,822 in 1983
34 babies were named Japheth in the US in 2025. It has dropped 533 places in five years.
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
US births per million boys, 1970–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Japheth you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 50,251 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Japheth, 34 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Japheth would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJapheth first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1983, when it reached #1,822.
- TrendJapheth has slipped 533 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,379. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJapheth is most popular in Indiana, where it ranks #949. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Japheth means “enlarged”. Our records link it to Arabic and Hebrew roots.
About the name Japheth
Japheth is a boy name of Arabic and Hebrew origin meaning “enlarged”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-eth”. US birth records list Japheth for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 55 of those 56 years. Its best year was 1983, when it ranked #1,822 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,379, with 34 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.6 | 132,100 boys |
| 1980s | 9.6 | 104,493 boys |
| 1990s | 9.9 | 101,010 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 61,200 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 52,083 boys |
| 2020s | 20 | 50,251 boys |
Other spellings of Japheth
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Japheth
What does the name Japheth mean?
Japheth means “enlarged” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Japheth?
Japheth has Arabic, Hebrew roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Japheth a boy or girl name?
Japheth is a boy name.
How popular is the name Japheth?
Japheth ranked #3,379 for US boys in 2025, given to 34 babies. Its best year was 1983 (#1,822).