Ozias

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Pronounced oh-ZY-as /oʊˈzaɪ.əs/High

Meaning: Greek form of the Hebrew name Uzziah (עֻזִּיָּה), meaning 'my strength is Yahweh' or 'God has helped'; a biblical name borne by a king of Judah and referenced in the New Testament genealogy of JesusHigh

In 30 seconds: Ozias is the Greek New Testament form of the Hebrew Uzziah, meaning 'God is my strength.' Bold, biblical, and rare, it strikes the perfect balance between ancient gravitas and modern distinctive appeal.

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MeaningGreek form of the Hebrew name Uzziah (עֻזִּיָּה), meaning 'my strength is Yahweh' or 'God has helped'; a biblical name borne by a king of Judah and referenced in the New Testament genealogy of Jesus

U.S. rank (2025)#708 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births381 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,063

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

Ozias is the Greek rendering of the Hebrew Uzziah, the name of a king of Judah who reigned for 52 years and was known for his strength and reforms before being struck with leprosy for unlawfully burning incense in the Temple. The name occurs in the Septuagint (Greek Old Testament) and in the New Testament.

Ozias was used among Puritan and early American families who favored biblical names, but it has always remained rare. In the 21st century, it has attracted parents seeking a biblical name that is genuinely uncommon while sharing the popular O- initial and the distinctive -ias ending with names like Elias and Tobias.

Did you know? Ozias appears in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew (1:8-9), listed among the ancestors of Christ. This New Testament presence gives the name a quietly significant place in Christian scripture beyond just the Old Testament.

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Variations

UzziahOziahOsias

Nicknames

OzOzyZia

Famous Bearers

★Ozias (King of Judah) (c. 783–742 BC)
Ancient Israelite king whose Hebrew name Uzziah — meaning my strength is Yahweh — is rendered Ozias in Greek and Latin, the form used in the Gospel of Matthew's genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:8–9) linking him directly to the lineage of Christ. He became king of Judah at age 16 and reigned for 52 years, one of the longest reigns in the kingdom's history, expanding Judean territory, fortifying Jerusalem, and organizing a professional army. His reign is chronicled in 2 Chronicles 26 and he appears in Isaiah 6:1, where the prophet's foundational divine vision takes place in the year of Uzziah's death.

If you like Ozias…

Tobias— shares the Greek -ias ending, Hebrew origins, and rare biblical distinction

Elias— fellow Greek form of a Hebrew biblical name with the same ancient gravitas

Uzziah— the direct Hebrew source name with identical meaning and biblical identity

Obadiah— parallel rare Old Testament name with strong Hebrew theophoric meaning

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ozias mean?

Ozias means 'my strength is Yahweh' or 'God has helped,' from the Hebrew Uzziah. It is the Greek New Testament form of this ancient Hebrew name.

How do you pronounce Ozias?

Ozias is pronounced oh-ZY-as /oʊˈzaɪ.əs/ — three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Ozias a biblical name?

Yes, Ozias appears in the Gospel of Matthew's genealogy of Jesus and is the Greek form of Uzziah, a king of Judah in the Old Testament.

How rare is the name Ozias?

Ozias is quite rare in the United States, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a genuinely distinctive biblical name.