Japheth vs Shraga

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shraga

Boy #3,171 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lamp, light"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Israeli Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,171
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shragele, Shragy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Japheth Rank #3,265
Shraga Rank #3,171

Shraga is more popular, ranked #3171 vs #3265 for Japheth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Japheth ___

  • Japheth Elias
  • Japheth Samuel
  • Japheth Ezra
  • Japheth Noah
  • Japheth Caleb
  • Japheth Isaac

Shraga ___

  • Shraga Feivel
  • Shraga Mordechai
  • Shraga Avraham
  • Shraga Yisroel
  • Shraga Dovid
  • Shraga Nosson

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Japheth

Shem Ham Noah Esther Dinah

If you choose Shraga

Moshe Yosef Rivka Devorah Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Japheth or Shraga more popular?

Shraga is more popular, ranked #3171 compared to Japheth at #3265 in the United States.

What do Japheth and Shraga mean?

Japheth means "beauty" (Hebrew origin). Shraga means "lamp, light" (Aramaic origin).

Are Japheth and Shraga boy or girl names?

Japheth is primarily a boy name. Shraga is primarily a boy name.

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