Josiah
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God supports, fire of the Lord
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #54 in 2025 with 5,509 babies born.
History: Josiah was a righteous king of Judah in the Old Testament, famous for his religious reforms and rediscovery of the Law of Moses. His name means God supports or fire of the Lord. It was popular among the Puritans and has surged dramatically in popularity in the United States in the early 21st century.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Josiah? About 1 in 603 babies born in 2025 were named Josiah, or roughly 15.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Josiah
What does the name Josiah mean?
Josiah means “God supports, fire of the Lord” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Josiah?
Josiah has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “God supports, fire of the Lord”.
How popular is Josiah?
Josiah ranked #54 in 2025 — given to 5,509 babies that year.
When was Josiah most popular?
Josiah peaked in 2017 with 7,073 babies registered that year.
Is Josiah a boy or girl name?
Josiah is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Josiahs in registered births are male.
Is the name Josiah rising or falling in popularity?
Josiah has risen 6652 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6706 in 2020 to #54 in 2025.
How long has Josiah been recorded?
Josiah appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.