Jafet is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'beautiful' or 'handsome'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'yafah', which translates to 'beauty'. In the Bible, Jafet was one of Noah's three sons and a progenitor of several ancient nations, including the Greeks. The name gained popularity in the Middle East and was later adopted by other cultures worldwide. It is often associated with strength, wisdom, and beauty.
The name Jafet experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 1980s to the early 2000s, with a peak of 55 births in 2001 and another peak of 68 births in 2015. However, there has been a decline since then, with only 37 births recorded in 2022. Overall, there have been a total of 1350 births named Jafet from 1986 to 2023.