Tobiah
Tobiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh is good.
Origin and history
Tobiah is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'Yahweh is good'. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of several biblical figures. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare and traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
683 babies in the United States have been named Tobiah since 1880. It ranks #3993 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1827.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
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 | 61 |
| 1980-1990 | 57 |
| 1990-2000 | 79 |
| 2000-2010 | 143 |
| 2010-2019 | 243 |
| 2020-2029 | 100 |
Nicknames
Toby, Tobe
Fun facts
- The name combines the Hebrew root 'tov' meaning good with the divine element 'Yah'.
- Tobiah is closely related to Tobias, which is the Greek and Latin form of the same Hebrew name.