Boy · #8,137 in 2026

Yedaiah

Name: Popularity of the name Yedaiah in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Yedaiah, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,137

Peak Rank

#8,137 (2017)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2016

First Year

2017

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#8137

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Yedaiah

Yedaiah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 9 Yedaiahs were born — ranking #8,137 that year. As of 2026, Yedaiah ranks #8,137 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Yedaiahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Yedaiah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Yedaiah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yedaiah

What does the name Yedaiah mean?

Yedaiah is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Yedaiah in 2026?

In 2026, Yedaiah ranks #8,137 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Yedaiah most popular?

Yedaiah reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #8,137 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Yedaiah a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Yedaiah is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Yedaiah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yedaiah include Mavin, Malloy, Jama. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yedaiah

Yedaiah is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Yedaiah's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #8,137. Use the chart and map above to compare Yedaiah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.