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Hezekiah

♂ Boy

Pronounced hez-uh-KY-uh /ˌhɛz.əˈkaɪ.ə/High

Meaning: From Hebrew 'Khizqiyahu,' composed of 'khazaq' (strong, to strengthen) and 'Yahu' (a form of Yahweh), meaning 'strengthened by Yahweh' or 'God is my strength'; name of a righteous king of JudahHigh

In 30 seconds: Hezekiah is a majestic Hebrew name meaning 'God is my strength,' borne by one of the most praised kings in the Hebrew Bible. Grand and uncommon, it has been growing as a bold, faith-forward choice for boys.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew 'Khizqiyahu,' composed of 'khazaq' (strong, to strengthen) and 'Yahu' (a form of Yahweh), meaning 'strengthened by Yahweh' or 'God is my strength'; name of a righteous king of Judah
U.S. rank (2025)#485 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births621 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,204

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202418802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Hezekiah is the English form of the Hebrew Khizqiyahu (חִזְקִיָּהוּ), composed of khazaq (strong, to strengthen) and Yahu (a shortened form of YHWH). The name means 'strengthened by Yahweh' or 'God is my strength.' King Hezekiah of Judah is one of the Hebrew Bible's most praised kings, commended in 2 Kings for destroying pagan altars.

Hezekiah was used by Puritans in 17th and 18th century England and America as a strong biblical name. It declined in the Victorian era but has been dramatically reviving in the 21st century alongside other grand Old Testament names. It now ranks in the U.S. top 300 boys' names.

Did you know? King Hezekiah of Judah, who ruled around 715–686 BC, is famous for engineering one of ancient history's greatest water projects — the Siloam Tunnel, a 533-meter tunnel carved through rock to bring water into Jerusalem during a siege by Assyria.
Overall data confidence 95%
Behind the Name — Hezekiah — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

EzekiahHizkiaEzekiel

Nicknames

HezZekeKiahHezi

Famous Bearers

  • ★Hezekiah (king of Judah) (r. 715–686 BC)
    King of Judah c. 715–686 BC, praised for religious reform and the engineering of the Siloam Tunnel

If you like Hezekiah…

Ezekiel— shares the four-syllable Old Testament grandeur and the Zeke nickname
Nehemiah— shares the Puritan biblical name tradition and the same majestic -iah ending
Azariah— shares the Hebrew theophoric structure and the bold Old Testament heritage
Josiah— shares the -iah ending and the same righteous king tradition in the Hebrew Bible

Frequently Asked

What does Hezekiah mean?

Hezekiah means 'God is my strength' or 'strengthened by Yahweh,' from Hebrew 'khazaq' (strong) and 'Yahu' (a form of the divine name YHWH).

How do you pronounce Hezekiah?

Hezekiah is pronounced hez-uh-KY-uh /ˌhɛz.əˈkaɪ.ə/ — four syllables with stress on the third.

Was Hezekiah a biblical king?

Yes. Hezekiah ruled Judah around 715–686 BC and is praised in the Hebrew Bible for destroying idols and bringing religious reform. He also built the remarkable Siloam Tunnel.

Is Hezekiah growing in popularity?

Yes. Hezekiah has been reviving strongly in the U.S. and now ranks in the top 300 boys' names, part of a broad trend toward bold, majestic Old Testament names.