Josiah Name Meaning
Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Josiah.Fact checked by Elizabeth BrownfieldFact checked by Elizabeth BrownfieldThe name Josiah is traditionally used as a boy's name. It is of Hebrew origin and means "God supports and heals." The name Josias is a Latin variation that is also of Hebrew origin.Josiah is derived from the Hebrew name Yoshiyahu, which incorporates the components yoshi, meaning “support,” and Yahu, which refers to the Hebrew god. Origin: The name Josiah is of Hebrew origin.Gender: Josiah is most often used as a boy's name.Pronunciation: Jow-Zei-uh
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How Popular Is the Name Josiah?The name Josiah first arrived on the charts in 1903 at 637th place. Since then, the name has remained in the top 1,000 baby names for boys in the US.Josiah finally broke into the top 100 baby boy names in 2008 and has remained a popular choice since. Its peak year was 2019, when it ranked as the 45th most popular name. As of 2023, the name sat at 53rd place.
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Name VariationsThere are quite a few variations of the name Josiah, including:Jasiah (Hebrew)Josea (Hebrew)Josiahs (Hebrew)Josian (Hebrew)Josias (Hebrew)Jozias (Hebrew)Joesiah (Hebrew)Yoshiya (Hebrew)Josia (African, Dutch, German)Similar NamesHere are some names similar to Josiah:AzariahBenaiahCalebEliasElijahIsaacJebediahJeremiahJoshuaMalachiMicahNosiahNathanielOrenTosiahZakariaZebediahOther Hebrew names to consider include:AaronArionAsherBarbarasBensonIsaiahIshmaelLaelLavanSimonSivanSolomonTalmanUzielVeredYanisYosefOther names that start with "J" include:JackJacobJamiesonJamirJaredJasperJaydenJaxonJermaineJonahJordanJuddJudeJulianJustinCommon Nicknames for JosiahCommon nicknames for Josiah include:JoJoeJojoJosJoseyJedSiSuggested Sibling NamesLooking for a sibling name for baby Josiah? Consider these options: AriaBeccaCainDelilahEzekielJaceJadeJanicaJettNeveSeraphinaShainaUriYaelZaraFamous People Named JosiahHere’s a list of famous people who are also named Josiah:Josiah Binnema, a Canadian swimmerJosiah Judah, an American pro-boxerJosiah Jamison, an American track runnerJosiah Royce, an American philosopher and founder of American idealismJosiah Snelgrove, a Canadian soccer playerJosiah Tauaefa, an American football playerJosiah Willard Gibbs, an American scientist
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