Josiah
Hebrew boy's name meaning “the Lord supports”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- the Lord supports
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #53
- Born in 2023
- 5,430
- Peak year
- 2018 (#52)
Meaning & origin
Josiah comes from the Biblical Hebrew Yoshiyahu, traditionally 'the Lord supports' or 'heals'. King Josiah was a reforming ruler of Judah.
Is Josiah a Hebrew name?
Yes — Josiah is a Hebrew name meaning "the Lord supports". Josiah comes from the Biblical Hebrew Yoshiyahu, traditionally 'the Lord supports' or 'heals'. King Josiah was a reforming ruler of Judah. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Josiah ranked #53 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 5,430 US boys were given the name Josiah.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #52 in 2018
“Unranked” means Josiah was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Josiah
Josiah is spelled J-O-S-I-A-H — 6 letters and 2 syllables.
Nicknames
Joss
Josiah: frequently asked questions
What does the name Josiah mean?
Josiah is a Hebrew name meaning "the Lord supports". Josiah comes from the Biblical Hebrew Yoshiyahu, traditionally 'the Lord supports' or 'heals'. King Josiah was a reforming ruler of Judah.
Where does the name Josiah come from?
Josiah is of Hebrew origin. Josiah comes from the Biblical Hebrew Yoshiyahu, traditionally 'the Lord supports' or 'heals'. King Josiah was a reforming ruler of Judah.
Is Josiah a boy or a girl name?
Josiah is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Josiah?
In 2023, 5,430 US boys were given the name Josiah.
Is Josiah a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Josiah ranked #53 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Josiah?
Common nicknames for Josiah include Joss.
How do you spell Josiah?
Josiah is spelled J-O-S-I-A-H — 6 letters.
How common is the name Josiah?
In 2023, 5,430 US boys were given the name Josiah. In the latest US data, Josiah ranked #53 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Josiah a Hebrew name?
Yes — Josiah is a Hebrew name meaning "the Lord supports". Josiah comes from the Biblical Hebrew Yoshiyahu, traditionally 'the Lord supports' or 'heals'. King Josiah was a reforming ruler of Judah. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Josiah mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Josiah means "the Lord supports". Josiah comes from the Biblical Hebrew Yoshiyahu, traditionally 'the Lord supports' or 'heals'. King Josiah was a reforming ruler of Judah.
Is Josiah a biblical name?
Josiah is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "the Lord supports".