Yaphet

Q: Is Yaphet a boy or girl name?

Yaphet is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #21057, and as a girl name it ranks #61596.

Q: How popular is the name Yaphet?

Yaphet is ranked #21057 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #21,057 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Yaphet is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Yaphet often also consider Ayodele, Jawhar, Krik .

Popularity Over Time

#21,057

Current Rank

Peaked 1972 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #21,057
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Yap Yay Yapie Yaphie

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Also a Girl Name

Yaphet is also used as a girl name, ranked #61596.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yaphet

Is Yaphet a boy or girl name?

Yaphet is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #21057. As a girl name, it is ranked #61596. Yaphet is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Yaphet?

Yaphet is currently ranked #21057 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Yaphet?

Common nicknames for Yaphet include Yap, Yay, Yapie, and Yaphie.

Is Yaphet a common or rare name?

Yaphet is an uncommon name, ranked #21057 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Yaphet

Yaphet is a boy name .

Is Yaphet a boy or girl name? Yaphet is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,057 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #61,596. Yaphet is more commonly used as a boy name.

Yaphet is currently ranked #21,057 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Yaphet include Yap, Yay, Yapie, and Yaphie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.