Uzziah
Uzziah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh is my strength.
Origin and history
Uzziah is a masculine name of Biblical Hebrew origin meaning 'Yahweh is my strength'. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of several figures, most notably a king of Judah. While historically rare in the United States, it has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,132 babies in the United States have been named Uzziah since 1880. It ranks #3560 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1509.
States where it is most popular
- TX (40.9 %)
- CA (38.4 %)
- FL (8 %)
- NC (3.1 %)
- TN (1.9 %)
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 | 30 |
| 2000-2010 | 183 |
| 2010-2019 | 498 |
| 2020-2029 | 421 |
Fun facts
- King Uzziah ruled the Kingdom of Judah during the 8th century BCE and is recorded as a prosperous builder.
- Although long considered a rare antique name, Uzziah has recorded a distinct uptick in U.S. birth usage in the 2020s.