Yafet
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yafet first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 429 babies have been named Yafet in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yafet is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,707 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,707
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yafet
Yafet is a boy name .
Yafet is currently ranked #36,707 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yafet include Yaf, Yay, Yaie, and Yafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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