Jedidiah

At a Glance: Name: Jedidiah – Meaning: beloved of God – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: jed-ih-DY-uh

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Jedidiah is a Hebrew name meaning "beloved of God," pronounced jed-ih-DY-uh. It has a storybook, romantic feel that sets it apart from shorter, more common names, and it comes with a built-in nickname option in Jed if parents want something more casual day to day. If you're researching names with a clear, documented meaning behind them, Jedidiah is a solid pick.

Meaning & Origin of Jedidiah

Meaning: Beloved of god.

Origin: Hebrew.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Jedidiah

Phonetic: jed-ih-DY-uh   IPA: /dʒɛdɪˈdaɪə/

Popularity of Jedidiah

Jedidiah has never been a common name in Social Security data going back to 1971: it peaked at #627 in 1979 with 187 babies given the name that year, and by 2024 it ranked #808 with 310 babies, so it remains a rare but steady choice rather than a rising or fading trend.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1971–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Jedidiah mean?

Beloved of god. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jedidiah)

How do you pronounce Jedidiah?

Jedidiah is pronounced jed-ih-DY-uh (IPA: /dʒɛdɪˈdaɪə/).

Is Jedidiah a popular name right now?

Jedidiah peaked at #627 in 1979 and is ranked #808 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)

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