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Zed vs Lijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zed

Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,081
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Zed Rank #6,081
Lijah Rank #5,952

Lijah is more popular, ranked #5952 vs #6081 for Zed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zed or Lijah more popular?

Lijah is more popular, ranked #5952 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Lijah mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Lijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew (from Elijah) origin).

Are Zed and Lijah boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Lijah is primarily a boy name.

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