Hezekiah
Hezekiah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhɛzəˈkaɪə/
Meaning and origin of Hezekiah
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Etymology
From Hebrew חִזְקִיָּה (Ḥizqiyáhu, “Hezekiah”).
How popular is Hezekiah?
Since 1880, 15 girls and 11,213 boys in the U.S. have been named Hezekiah (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15773 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #435 in 1891. In 2025 it ranked #485 for boys, with 626 babies given the name.
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Hezekiah FAQ
What does the name Hezekiah mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. From Hebrew חִזְקִיָּה (Ḥizqiyáhu, “Hezekiah”).
What is the origin of the name Hezekiah?
Hezekiah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Hezekiah?
Since 1880, 15 girls and 11,213 boys in the U.S. have been named Hezekiah (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15773 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #435 in 1891. In 2025 it ranked #485 for boys, with 626 babies given the name.
Is Hezekiah a boy or girl name?
Hezekiah is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 15 girls and 11,213 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.