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Joziah

♂ Boy

Pronounced joh-ZY-uh /dʒoʊˈzaɪ.ə/High

Meaning: God supports; Yahweh heals; Z-spelling variant of Josiah, from Hebrew Yoshiyahu (Yahweh supports/heals)High

In 30 seconds: A Z-spelling variant of Josiah meaning 'God supports' or 'Yahweh heals' in Hebrew. King Josiah of Judah was one of the most righteous kings in the Hebrew Bible — who rediscovered the lost Torah scroll and reformed the kingdom.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningGod supports; Yahweh heals; Z-spelling variant of Josiah, from Hebrew Yoshiyahu (Yahweh supports/heals)
U.S. rank (2024)#989 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births227 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,140

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919952024

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

History & Origin

Joziah is a Z-spelling of Josiah, from Hebrew Yoshiyahu (Yahweh supports, Yahweh heals). King Josiah of Judah (r. c.640–609 BCE) found the Torah scroll in the Temple and led a major religious reform. The Z spelling is a modern American creative variant.

Joziah appeared in U.S. birth data as a variant of Josiah. It ranked #989 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? King Josiah (reigned c.640–609 BCE) is unique in the Hebrew Bible for receiving the highest praise given to any king: 'Before him there was no king like him, who turned to the Lord with all his heart' (2 Kings 23:25). He died at the Battle of Megiddo, a defeat so tragic it became a byword for catastrophe.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Josiah — Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JosiahJosias

Nicknames

JoJosieZiah

Famous Bearers

  • ★King Josiah of Judah (biblical)
    King of Judah described in the Hebrew Bible as a notably righteous king. He is said to have rediscovered a Torah scroll and led a major religious reformation.

If you like Joziah…

Josiah— the standard spelling of the same Hebrew king name
Isaiah— Hebrew prophet name with the same -iah (Yahweh) element
Zachariah— Hebrew -iah name with the same Z-opening
Jeremiah— Hebrew prophet name with the same -iah suffix
Elijah— Hebrew prophet name with the same ancient prophetic weight

Frequently Asked

What does the name Joziah mean?

Joziah means 'God supports' or 'Yahweh heals,' a Z-spelling variant of Josiah, from Hebrew Yoshiyahu.

How do you pronounce Joziah?

It's said joh-ZY-uh — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Joziah a boy or girl name?

Joziah is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Joziah?

Joziah ranked #989 for U.S. boys in 2024.