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Hezekiah

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

Meaning: From the Hebrew Chizkiyahu, 'the Lord strengthens; Yahweh is my strength' - the name of a righteous king of Judah in the Bible. Overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we note plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: Hezekiah is Hebrew for 'the Lord strengthens' - a king of Judah (said 'hez-uh-KY-uh'). Overwhelmingly a boy's name - we note the lean plainly.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Chizkiyahu, 'the Lord strengthens; Yahweh is my strength' - the name of a righteous king of Judah in the Bible. Overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we note plainly.
U.S. rank (2020)#16007 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Hezekiah comes from the Hebrew for 'the Lord strengthens,' borne by a king of Judah honoured in scripture. It is overwhelmingly a boy's name; as a girl's name it is very rare, and we note the cross-sex lean clearly and respectfully (said 'hez-uh-KY-uh').

For girls it appears very rarely in the U.S., against far heavier boys' use. Rare, biblical, and strong.

Did you know? Hezekiah is Hebrew for 'the Lord strengthens,' the name of a righteous king of Judah in the Bible - a strong, devout name that is overwhelmingly a boy's, used here for a girl, which we note plainly (said 'hez-uh-KY-uh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References - Hezekiah — Hebrew 'the Lord strengthens'; king of Judah; boy-leaning

Variations

HezekayaChizkiyahuHezekia

Nicknames

HezKiah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hezekiah mean?

Hezekiah is Hebrew for 'the Lord strengthens; Yahweh is my strength,' the name of a righteous king of Judah in the Bible.

How do you pronounce Hezekiah?

It's said hez-uh-KY-uh /ˌhɛz.əˈkaɪ.ə/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Hezekiah a boy or girl name?

Hezekiah is overwhelmingly a boy's name; it is used here for a girl, which we note plainly.

How popular is Hezekiah?

Hezekiah is very rare for girls in the U.S. and far more common for boys.

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