Hiraeth vs Jabella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiraeth

Boy #14,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist"

Origin: Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away)

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,537
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hir

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Jabella

Girl #17,899 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Isabella)

Cultural Roots

American African-American Hispanic/Latino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,899
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bella, Belle, Jabby

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Popularity Comparison

Hiraeth Rank #14,537
Jabella Rank #17,899

Hiraeth is more popular, ranked #14537 vs #17899 for Jabella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hiraeth ___

  • Hiraeth Owen
  • Hiraeth Rhys
  • Hiraeth Emrys
  • Hiraeth Gethin
  • Hiraeth Lloyd

Jabella ___

  • Jabella Rose
  • Jabella Marie
  • Jabella Grace
  • Jabella Renee
  • Jabella Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hiraeth

Anwen Cariad Seren Llewyn

If you choose Jabella

Gabriella Isabella Javiera Jamison Jalen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiraeth or Jabella more popular?

Hiraeth is more popular, ranked #14537 compared to Jabella at #17899 in the United States.

What do Hiraeth and Jabella mean?

Hiraeth means "a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist" (Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away) origin). Jabella means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Isabella) origin).

Are Hiraeth and Jabella boy or girl names?

Hiraeth is primarily a boy name. Jabella is primarily a girl name.

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