Josiah: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
God supports, a kingly name that speaks of faith and righteous leadership.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #50
- Peak
- #45 in 2019
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Josiah Means
Josiah is a boy name of Hebrew origin. God supports, a kingly name that speaks of faith and righteous leadership.
How Popular Josiah Is
Josiah currently ranks #50 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #45 in 2019. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Josiah
- Josiah reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #45 in 2019.
- Josiah has shown remarkable staying power, holding steady in the top 100.
- Josiah has been a top 100 name across 178+ years of American history.
- Josiah is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
Names Like Josiah
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Josiah
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Josiah.
Questions About Josiah
What does Josiah mean?
Josiah is a boy name of Hebrew origin. God supports, a kingly name that speaks of faith and righteous leadership.
How popular is Josiah?
Josiah currently ranks #50 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #45 in 2019. It has held steady.
Where does Josiah come from?
Josiah comes from Hebrew roots. Josiah reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #45 in 2019.
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