Hezekiah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced heh-zuh-KY-uh · 4 syllables
From Hebrew (Hizqiyahu, “Hezekiah”).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- heh-zuh-KY-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #485
- US babies a year
- about 562 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Biblical
How popular is Hezekiah?
Hezekiah was the #485 name in the US in 2025, given to 626 babies. It’s rising: up 95% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #485 |
| England & Wales | #944 |
| Ireland | #780 |
| Canada | #847 |
How old are people named Hezekiah?
Half of US adults named Hezekiah are older than 25; most are between 18 and 79. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Hezekiah
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Hezekiah
How do you pronounce Hezekiah?
Hezekiah is pronounced heh-zuh-KY-uh.
How popular is the name Hezekiah?
Hezekiah was the #485 name in the US in 2025, given to 626 babies. It’s rising: up 95% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Hezekiah?
Half of US adults named Hezekiah are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 79.