Yaphet
Yaphet is a girl baby name. Ranked #61,596 in the US, popular nicknames include Yap, Yay, and Yapie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Yaphet first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 5 babies have been named Yaphet in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yaphet is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,596 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,596
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Yaphet is also used as a boy name, ranked #21057.
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About the Name Yaphet
Yaphet is a girl name .
Is Yaphet a boy or girl name? Yaphet is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #61,596 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,057. Yaphet is more commonly used as a boy name.
Yaphet is currently ranked #61,596 in popularity for girl 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.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis