Josiyah
Josiyah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God heals or supported by Yahweh.
Origin and history
Josiyah is a modern spelling variant of the biblical Hebrew name Josiah. It derives from the root elements meaning Yahweh heals or supported by God. In the United States, it is a contemporary choice that offers a phonetic spelling of a classic biblical name.
Popularity in the United States
768 babies in the United States have been named Josiyah since 1880. It ranks #3908 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1698.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.7 %)
- TX (22.3 %)
- FL (21 %)
- NC (6.4 %)
- GA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 112 |
| 2010-2019 | 427 |
| 2020-2029 | 229 |
Nicknames
Joe, Jo, Siah
Fun facts
- Josiyah incorporates the 'yah' ending explicitly to reflect its traditional final syllable sound.
- It shares its etymological roots with King Josiah, who restored Jewish religious traditions in Jerusalem.