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Uzziah

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-ZY-uh /ʌˈzaɪ.ə/High

Meaning: God is my strength; Yahweh is my power; from Hebrew Uzziyahu (uz: strength + Yah: Yahweh)High

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew royal name meaning 'God is my strength,' from uz (strength, might) and Yah (Yahweh). King Uzziah of Judah reigned for 52 years — one of the Hebrew Bible's most successful and troubled monarchs.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningGod is my strength; Yahweh is my power; from Hebrew Uzziyahu (uz: strength + Yah: Yahweh)

U.S. rank (2024)#2357 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births60 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,068

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

Uzziah comes from Hebrew Uzziyahu (uz: strength + Yah: Yahweh: God is my strength). Several biblical figures bear this name, most prominently King Uzziah/Azariah of Judah (c. 808–740 BCE). The prophet Isaiah's call (Isaiah 6) occurred 'in the year King Uzziah died.'

Uzziah has been used in Christian communities, particularly evangelical Protestant families who draw on the Hebrew Bible's royalty. Its 2024 ranking of #2357 for boys reflects steady use in these communities.

Did you know? King Uzziah (also called Azariah) reigned for 52 years in Judah — one of the longest reigns in the Hebrew Bible. He was a successful military leader and builder, but in his pride he entered the Temple to burn incense (a priestly privilege), was immediately struck with leprosy, and died a leper.

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Behind the Name — Uzziah — Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AzariahOzias

Nicknames

UzzZiah

Famous Bearers

★King Uzziah of Judah (reigned c.790–739 BCE)
King of Judah who reigned about 52 years, one of the longest reigns in the Hebrew Bible, and was struck with leprosy after entering the Temple to burn incense.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Uzziah mean?

Uzziah means 'God is my strength,' from Hebrew uz (strength) + Yah (Yahweh). King Uzziah reigned 52 years in Judah.

How do you pronounce Uzziah?

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

Is Uzziah a boy or girl name?

Uzziah is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Uzziah?

Uzziah ranked #2357 for U.S. boys in 2024.