Zedekiah
Zedekiah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Zedekiah
Root meaning: “God is righteous”
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Hebrew צדקיהו (“God is righteous”).
How popular is Zedekiah?
Since 1880, 725 boys in the U.S. have been named Zedekiah. Its highest rank for boys was #2896 in 2019. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Zedekiah FAQ
What does the name Zedekiah mean?
Zedekiah traces back to a root meaning "God is righteous". A male given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew צדקיהו (“God is righteous”).
What is the origin of the name Zedekiah?
Zedekiah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Zedekiah?
Since 1880, 725 boys in the U.S. have been named Zedekiah. Its highest rank for boys was #2896 in 2019. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Zedekiah a boy or girl name?
Zedekiah is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 725 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.