Josiah
Josiah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /d͡ʒoʊˈzaɪə/
Meaning and origin of Josiah
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew יֹאשִׁיָּה (yōšiyyā), יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ (yōšiyyā́hū).
How popular is Josiah?
Since 1880, 462 girls and 148,958 boys in the U.S. have been named Josiah (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5881 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #45 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #54 for boys, with 5,522 babies given the name.
Names similar to Josiah
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Josiah
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Josiah FAQ
What does the name Josiah mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Biblical Hebrew יֹאשִׁיָּה (yōšiyyā), יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ (yōšiyyā́hū).
What is the origin of the name Josiah?
Josiah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Josiah?
Since 1880, 462 girls and 148,958 boys in the U.S. have been named Josiah (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5881 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #45 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #54 for boys, with 5,522 babies given the name.
Is Josiah a boy or girl name?
Josiah is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 462 girls and 148,958 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.