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Josyah

♂ Boy

Pronounced joh-SY-ah /dʒoʊˈsaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A -syah spelling of Josiah — from Hebrew Yoshiyahu, 'the Lord (Yahweh) supports' or 'the Lord heals'Medium

In 30 seconds: The Lord supports: Josyah spells Josiah — 'the Lord supports; the Lord heals'. Lyrical, biblical, and warm (said 'joh-SY-ah').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA -syah spelling of Josiah — from Hebrew Yoshiyahu, 'the Lord (Yahweh) supports' or 'the Lord heals'
U.S. rank (2024)#6001 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 470

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020042024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Josyah is a -syah spelling of Josiah — from Hebrew Yoshiyahu, 'the Lord (Yahweh) supports' or 'the Lord heals'. King Josiah came to the throne as a boy and led a great religious renewal in Judah. A lyrical, biblical name in the -iah family; the -syah styling personalizes it (said 'joh-SY-ah'; nickname Joey).

It registers thinly beside Josiah. Rare in this spelling, the-Lord-supports at the root, and biblical.

Did you know? Josiah means 'the Lord (Yahweh) supports' or 'the Lord heals' (Hebrew Yoshiyahu) — the boy-king who renewed Judah — Josyah is a -syah spelling, lyrical and biblical (said 'joh-SY-ah').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Josiah — root etymology

Variations

JosiahJosaiahJosias

Nicknames

Joey

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If you like Josyah…

Josiah— the standard spelling
Isaiah— a kin -iah biblical boys' name
Nehemiah— another -iah biblical boys' name
Joziah— a fellow Hebrew choice
Jeriah— the same biblical feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Josyah mean?

Josyah spells Josiah — Hebrew 'the Lord (Yahweh) supports' or 'the Lord heals'.

How do you pronounce Josyah?

It's said joh-SY-ah /dʒoʊˈsaɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Josyah a boy or girl name?

Josyah is a boy's name.

How popular is Josyah?

Josyah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Josiah is more common.

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