Cephas vs Shmaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cephas

Boy #9,454 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Christian Biblical American African-American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,454
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ceph

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Popularity Comparison

Cephas Rank #9,454
Shmaya Rank #9,515

Cephas is more popular, ranked #9454 vs #9515 for Shmaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cephas ___

  • Cephas John
  • Cephas Paul
  • Cephas James
  • Cephas Andrew
  • Cephas Emmanuel

Shmaya ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cephas

Silas Phineas Barnabas Matthias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cephas or Shmaya more popular?

Cephas is more popular, ranked #9454 compared to Shmaya at #9515 in the United States.

What do Cephas and Shmaya mean?

Cephas means "rock, stone" (Aramaic origin).

Are Cephas and Shmaya boy or girl names?

Cephas is primarily a boy name. Shmaya is primarily a boy name.

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