Zedekiah
Zedekiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
The Lord is my righteousness.
Origin and history
Zedekiah is a traditional Biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'the Lord is my righteousness'. Historically significant as the name of the last king of Judah in the Hebrew Bible, it remains a distinct, classical choice in the United States. While relatively uncommon overall, it has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
725 babies in the United States have been named Zedekiah since 1880. It ranks #3951 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1747.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50.9 %)
- TX (40 %)
- TN (9.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 75 |
| 2000-2010 | 159 |
| 2010-2019 | 306 |
| 2020-2029 | 180 |
Nicknames
Zed, Kiah
Fun facts
- Zedekiah was the last king of Judah before the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar II.
- It is one of the relatively few traditional masculine Biblical names beginning with the letter Z.