Declining since 2018, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Yedidya since 1985
Babies named Yedidya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Yedidya is a biblical Hebrew name that has been in consistent but rare use in the United States since it first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1985. In 2025, the name ranked 9,714th, given to 1 in every 244,011 boys, its highest rank in recent years. The name reached its peak popularity in 2019, and since 2018 its usage has been slowly falling. Yedidya remains most commonly chosen within Jewish communities, and while it has not broken into the top 1,000 names in any state, its long biblical heritage and distinctive sound continue to appeal to parents seeking a meaningful and uncommon name.
Yedidya is a Hebrew name found in the Old Testament as a name given to Solomon by the prophet Nathan, meaning 'beloved of the Lord' (from yedid 'beloved' and Yah 'God'). It has been used among Jewish communities historically and saw a modest revival in the late 20th century, particularly in Israel and among religious Jewish families in the diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Didi, Yedi, Yed
Variants: Jedidiah, Yedidyah
Sibling names for Yedidya
Names that share Yedidya's style, for a brother or sister.
