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Jediah Pronunciation

Jediah is pronounced jə-DY-ah /dʒəˈdaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Jedidiah/Jediah — 'beloved of Yahweh' or 'hand/praise of Yahweh'; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Beloved of God: Jediah is a biblical Hebrew name — 'beloved of Yahweh' (Solomon's other name was Jedidiah). Devout, melodic, and rare.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Jedidiah/Jediah — 'beloved of Yahweh' or 'hand/praise of Yahweh'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4239 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 874

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Jediah comes from Hebrew — related to Jedidiah, 'beloved of Yahweh' (Solomon's God-given name), or Jediael, 'known of God' (routes layered, which we note). A devout, melodic -iah name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, beloved-of-Yahweh at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Jedidiah, 'beloved of Yahweh', was the name God gave Solomon — Jediah is a related, streamlined form; a devout, melodic -iah name.

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Jedidiah — routes layered

Variations

JedidiahJedediahJedaiah

Nicknames

Jed

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How do you pronounce Jediah?

Jediah is pronounced jə-DY-ah (/dʒəˈdaɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Jediah said aloud.

How do you say Jediah?

Jediah is said jə-DY-ah (/dʒəˈdaɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Jediah said aloud.

What does the name Jediah mean?

Jediah is Hebrew, related to Jedidiah — 'beloved of Yahweh'; the routes are layered.

Is Jediah a boy or girl name?

Jediah is a boy's name.

How popular is Jediah?

Jediah is a rare name in the U.S.