Josiah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced joh-SY-uh · 3 syllables
Josiah means “God supports”, from Hebrew.
From Biblical Hebrew (yosiyya), (yosiyyahu).
- Meaning
- God supports
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- joh-SY-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #54
- US babies a year
- about 5,697 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Josiah?
Josiah was the #54 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,522 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #54 |
| England & Wales | #248 |
| Scotland | #599 |
| Northern Ireland | #231 |
| Ireland | #551 |
| Canada | #192 |
| Australia | #302 |
How old are people named Josiah?
Half of US adults named Josiah are older than 24; most are between 18 and 43. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Josiah
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Isaiah
- Jeremiah
- Malachi
- Zechariah
- Gideon
- Jonah
- Ezekiel
- Caleb
- Elijah
- Lazarus
- Asher
- Immanuel
- Levi
- Zacharias
- Abdiel
- Eitan
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Questions about Josiah
What does the name Josiah mean?
Josiah means “God supports”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Josiah?
Josiah is pronounced joh-SY-uh.
How popular is the name Josiah?
Josiah was the #54 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,522 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Josiah?
Half of US adults named Josiah are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 43.