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Jedidiah
BoyHebrew· “beloved of the Lord”
- Meaning
- beloved of the Lord
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- jeh-duh-DY-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #876
- US babies 2025
- 274
- Best rank
- #627 (1979)
- Peak year
- 2017
Meaning and origin of Jedidiah
Jedidiah is a Hebrew name that means “beloved of the Lord”.
Jedidiah comes from the Hebrew Yedidyah, meaning beloved of the Lord. In the Bible it is a second name given to King Solomon at his birth through the prophet Nathan. The name was adopted by English Puritans and later carried to America, where it was used in colonial families. Jedidiah has a strong old-time frontier feel today, and it is enjoying a quiet revival among parents who like long biblical names. Jed and Jedi are lively nicknames, and Jedediah is a common variant spelling.
Popularity over time
Jedidiah first appears in US Social Security records in 1971. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 31 different years, starting in 1977. Its best national rank was #627 in 1979, and the most babies received it in 2017, when 362 were named Jedidiah. In 2025, 274 babies were named Jedidiah, and it ranked #876 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #639 in 1980, #1,147 in 2000, #873 in 2010, and #876 in 2025. Of the 9,316 US boys named Jedidiah since records began, 32% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,817 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kye, Graysen, Franco, Maxton, and Brecken.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jedidiah ranked highest in Alaska, Idaho, and Mississippi.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | #180 | 5 |
| Idaho | #353 | 7 |
| Mississippi | #568 | 5 |
| North Carolina | #605 | 16 |
| Oklahoma | #655 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Jedidiah over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Jedidiah is usually pronounced jeh-duh-DY-uh, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with J and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Jedidiah
A few middle names that flow with Jedidiah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jedidiah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jedidiah mean?
Jedidiah is a Hebrew name that means “beloved of the Lord”.
What is the origin of the name Jedidiah?
Jedidiah has Hebrew roots. Jedidiah comes from the Hebrew Yedidyah, meaning beloved of the Lord.
Is Jedidiah a popular name?
Yes. Jedidiah ranked #876 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jedidiah a boy or girl name?
Jedidiah is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Jedidiah over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Jedidiah?
Jedidiah is usually pronounced jeh-duh-DY-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings