Jediah
Jediah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Hand of God or beloved of Jah.
Origin and history
Jediah is a male name of Hebrew origin meaning 'hand of God' or 'beloved of Jehovah'. It is often considered a variant or close relative of the biblical name Jedidiah. Although relatively rare in the United States, it has seen steady, minor usage as a distinctive traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
901 babies in the United States have been named Jediah since 1880. It ranks #3777 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1756.
States where it is most popular
- TX (46.7 %)
- CA (27.6 %)
- PA (11.4 %)
- NY (9.5 %)
- MA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 27 |
| 1980-1990 | 34 |
| 1990-2000 | 79 |
| 2000-2010 | 233 |
| 2010-2019 | 357 |
| 2020-2029 | 171 |
Nicknames
Jed, Jedi
Fun facts
- The name is rooted in Hebrew components combining the concept of hand or devotion with the divine name Jah.
- Jediah serves as a shorter, three-syllable alternative to the more common four-syllable Jedidiah.