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Zephaniah

Girl Name #7,876 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Zephaniah is a girl name, recorded for 14 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Zephaniah often also consider Zella, Zelma, Zetta .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#7,876
Total SSA Count
14

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Zep Zey Zepie Zephie

Also a Boy Name

Zephaniah is also used as a boy name, ranked #1340.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zephaniah

Is Zephaniah a boy or girl name?
Zephaniah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #7876. As a boy name, it is ranked #1340. Zephaniah is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Zephaniah?
Zephaniah is currently ranked #7876 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Zephaniah?
Common nicknames for Zephaniah include Zep, Zey, Zepie, and Zephie.
Is Zephaniah a common or rare name?
Zephaniah is an uncommon name, ranked #7876 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Zephaniah

Zephaniah is a girl name .

Is Zephaniah a boy or girl name? Zephaniah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,876 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,340. Zephaniah is more commonly used as a boy name.

Zephaniah is currently ranked #7,876 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Zephaniah include Zep, Zey, Zepie, and Zephie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Zephaniah include Zephyr . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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