Osiah

♂ Boy

Pronounced O-ZHIE-AH /oʊ.ʒie.ˈɑ/Medium

Meaning: Yahweh is salvation / supportsMedium

In 30 seconds: Osiah is a Hebrew-rooted name meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or that God supports. It has a clear devotional sense.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningYahweh is salvation / supports

U.S. rank (2025)#2508 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births54 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 346

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Osiah carries the Hebrew idea that Yahweh is salvation and a source of support. It fits the family of -iah names whose endings point to God. The spellings Osia and Ozia keep the same meaning with a lighter finish.

The three flowing syllables give it a gentle, lifting sound. Its variants Osia and Ozia mostly adjust the look without changing how it is said.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Osiah is 'Yahweh is salvation,' as a modern short form of Josiah, also influenced by Isaiah.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Variations

OsiaOzia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Osiah mean?

Osiah is usually explained as meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh supports,' as a short form of the Hebrew name Josiah.

How do you pronounce Osiah?

It's commonly said O-ZHIE-AH /oʊ.ʒie.ˈɑ/.

Is Osiah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Osiah is used as a boy name.

How popular is Osiah?

In 2024, Osiah ranked #2582 in the U.S. for boys, with 52 births recorded.