Josiah
Josiah is a Hebrew name meaning "God supports" or "God heals." It has strong biblical roots as the name of a righteous king of Judah who restored proper worship and discovered the Book of the Law.
Current Popularity
#53 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce once heard
- •Rich biblical heritage with positive associations
- •Nickname 'Siah' is gaining popularity as a modern short form
- •Works well across many cultures and languages
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Famous People
Josiah Wedgwood
English potter and founder of Wedgwood company
Josiah Bartlet
Fictional U.S. President from The West Wing
Josiah Willard Gibbs
American scientist and physicist
Josiah Johnson Hawes
19th-century American photographer
Statistics
143,338
Total births since 1880
2017
Peak year
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