Uzziel
Uzziel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my strength.
Origin and history
Uzziel is a masculine name of Biblical Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my strength'. In the Old Testament, Uzziel is the name of several figures, including a son of Kohath. While historically rare in the United States, it has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
669 babies in the United States have been named Uzziel since 1880. It ranks #4007 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1784.
States where it is most popular
- CA (69.3 %)
- TX (30.7 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 98 |
| 2000-2010 | 217 |
| 2010-2019 | 205 |
| 2020-2029 | 143 |
Fun facts
- In the Book of Exodus, Uzziel is identified as an uncle of Moses and Aaron and a son of Kohath.
- Although traditionally uncommon in the U.S., more than twenty percent of all recorded births for this name occurred between 2020 and 2025.