What origin is the name Japhia?

Japhia comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Japhia a popular name?

Japhia is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Japhia?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Japhia — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Japhia

Q: Is Japhia a rare name?

Yes. Japhia does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Japhia

Japhia

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Japhia is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Japhia is a bright name, meaning "enlightening" or "appearing," suggesting a child who brings light and presence.".

The meaning of Japhia is "Japhia is a bright name, meaning "enlightening" or "appearing," suggesting a child who brings light and presence." — a boy name of hebrew origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Japhia is a bright name, meaning "enlightening" or "appearing," suggesting a child who brings light and presence.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Japhia

Very rare in US records

What does Japhia mean?

Japhia is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Japhia is a bright name, meaning "enlightening" or "appearing," suggesting a child who brings light and presence.".

Is Japhia a rare name?

Yes. Japhia does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Japhia

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Japhia

Japhia means "Japhia is a bright name, meaning "enlightening" or "appearing," suggesting a child who brings light and presence." — these names share that spirit.