Zebadiah
Zebadiah first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2001, when 49 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Zebadiah popular?
Steady Zebadiah has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2001.
| 2020s | 124 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 197 | |
| 2000s | 252 | |
| 1990s | 249 | |
| 1980s | 211 | |
| 1970s | 79 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Zebadiah mean?
From Hebrew Zebadyah, from zabad 'to give/bestow' (noun zebed 'gift') + yah (Yahweh) — 'Yahweh has bestowed/given'. A 'gift of God' name; sometimes rendered 'gift of the Lord'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zebadiah mean?
Zebadiah means Yahweh has bestowed. From Hebrew Zebadyah, from zabad 'to give/bestow' (noun zebed 'gift') + yah (Yahweh) — 'Yahweh has bestowed/given'. A 'gift of God' name; sometimes rendered 'gift of the Lord'.
What is the origin of the name Zebadiah?
Zebadiah is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Zebadiah?
Zebadiah is pronounced “zeb-ə-DY-ə.”
Is Zebadiah a boy or a girl name?
Zebadiah is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Zebadiah a popular name right now?
Zebadiah has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2001.
How popular is the name Zebadiah?
In 2025, Zebadiah ranked #3656 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Zebadiah most popular?
Zebadiah was most popular in 2001, when about 49 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Zebadiah?
Names similar to Zebadiah include Doron, Boaz, Reuben, Amos, Ari.
What names go well with Zebadiah?
hebrew names that pair well with Zebadiah include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.