Ezekial
Ezekial is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God strengthens.
Origin and history
Ezekial is a spelling variant of the biblical Hebrew name Ezekiel, meaning God strengthens. While the standard spelling Ezekiel is far more common, Ezekial appears steadily in U.S. birth records as a phonetic variation. It carries strong biblical roots and a traditional yet distinct character.
Popularity in the United States
1,514 babies in the United States have been named Ezekial since 1880. It ranks #3225 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1676.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.5 %)
- TX (37.4 %)
- FL (10.1 %)
- MI (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 26 |
| 1920-1930 | 24 |
| 1930-1940 | 23 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 51 |
| 1980-1990 | 86 |
| 1990-2000 | 160 |
| 2000-2010 | 435 |
| 2010-2019 | 443 |
| 2020-2029 | 251 |
Nicknames
Zeke
Fun facts
- Ezekial is an alternative spelling of Ezekiel, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yechezkel.
- The original name belongs to a 6th-century BCE prophet who revealed visions of God's glory.