Tobiah
Tobiah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Tobiah
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From the Hebrew name טוֹבִיָּה (Toviyyah, “Yahweh is good”).
How popular is Tobiah?
Since 1880, 683 boys in the U.S. have been named Tobiah. Its highest rank for boys was #2776 in 1977. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Tobiah FAQ
What does the name Tobiah mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From the Hebrew name טוֹבִיָּה (Toviyyah, “Yahweh is good”).
What is the origin of the name Tobiah?
Tobiah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Tobiah?
Since 1880, 683 boys in the U.S. have been named Tobiah. Its highest rank for boys was #2776 in 1977. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tobiah a boy or girl name?
Tobiah is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 683 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.