Names Starting With J
BoyHebrew#48 in 2025
Josiah
Josiah is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “God supports and heals.” It ranked #48 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
joh-ZY-ah
meaning & origin
The name Josiah means “God supports and heals.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
From the Hebrew Yoshiyahu, meaning God supports. In the Hebrew Bible, Josiah was a king of Judah renowned for his religious reforms and his discovery of the Book of the Law. The name was favored by Puritans and has seen a strong revival.
popularity over time
#572020
#542021
#522022
#502023
#482024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #48 |
| 2023 | #50 |
| 2022 | #52 |
| 2021 | #54 |
| 2020 | #57 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Josiah
- King Josiah (biblical ruler)
- Josiah Wedgwood (potter)
- Josiah Bartlet (The West Wing character)
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