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Jedaiah

♂ Boy

Pronounced jih-DAY-ə /dʒɪˈdeɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Yedayah — variously 'Yahweh knows' (yada, 'to know') and 'the praise of the Lord' (yadah, 'to praise'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Yahweh knows: Jedaiah is Hebrew for 'Yahweh knows; the praise of the Lord'. Lyrical, biblical, and warm (said 'jih-DAY-ə').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Yedayah — variously 'Yahweh knows' (yada, 'to know') and 'the praise of the Lord' (yadah, 'to praise'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5750 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 233

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419942024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jedaiah comes from the Hebrew Yedayah — variously understood as 'Yahweh knows' (from yada, 'to know') and 'the praise of the Lord' (from yadah, 'to praise'; routes layered, which we note). Borne by several figures in the Old Testament. A lyrical, biblical name (said 'jih-DAY-ə'; nickname Jed).

In the U.S. it appears in devout families. Rare, Yahweh-knows-or-praise-of-the-Lord at the root, and biblical.

Did you know? Jedaiah (Yedayah) variously means 'Yahweh knows' (yada, 'to know') and 'the praise of the Lord' (yadah, 'to praise') — a lyrical, biblical name (several Old Testament bearers; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'jih-DAY-ə').
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Jedaiah — routes layered

Variations

JedidiahYedaiahJedaia

Nicknames

Jed

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jedaiah mean?

Jedaiah is Hebrew for 'Yahweh knows' or 'the praise of the Lord'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jedaiah?

It's said jih-DAY-ə /dʒɪˈdeɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jedaiah a boy or girl name?

Jedaiah is a boy's name.

How popular is Jedaiah?

Jedaiah is a rare name in the U.S.

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