Hezekiah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Hezekiah is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Hezekiah?
Hezekiah is spelled H-E-Z-E-K-I-A-H. The name has 8 letters.
Hezekiah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Hezekiah means “Yahweh strengthens” or “God strengthens,” derived from Hebrew elements.
- Origin
- Hezekiah is a Hebrew name associated with the biblical period and Hebrew tradition.
- Pronunciation
- hee-ZEK-ee-uh · 4 syllables
Hezekiah Popularity in 2025
Rank#14,942
Recorded Births5
Rank#485
Recorded Births621
- Girls usage rose 146 places to #14,942 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2020.
- Boys usage rose 4 places to #485 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Hezekiah Mean?
Hezekiah means “Yahweh strengthens” or “God strengthens,” derived from Hebrew elements.
Origin: Hezekiah is a Hebrew name associated with the biblical period and Hebrew tradition.
How Do You Pronounce Hezekiah?
Pronunciationhee-ZEK-ee-uh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Hezekiah?
- History
- Hezekiah is the name of a king of Judah mentioned in biblical texts; the name has historical use in Hebrew contexts.
Hezekiah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5 | #14,942 |
| 2025 | Boys | 621 | #485 |
| 2024 | Boys | 631 | #489 |
| 2023 | Boys | 557 | #529 |
| 2022 | Boys | 489 | #586 |
| 2021 | Boys | 495 | #570 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 479 | #578 |
| 2019 | Boys | 427 | #632 |
| 2018 | Boys | 432 | #620 |
| 2017 | Boys | 432 | #610 |
| 2016 | Boys | 378 | #675 |
| 2015 | Boys | 377 | #673 |
| 2014 | Boys | 303 | #772 |
| 2013 | Boys | 242 | #872 |
| 2012 | Boys | 268 | #821 |
| 2011 | Boys | 242 | #869 |
| 2010 | Boys | 219 | #920 |
| 2009 | Boys | 241 | #875 |
| 2008 | Boys | 223 | #918 |
| 2007 | Boys | 215 | #919 |
| 2006 | Girls | 5 | #17,168 |
| 2006 | Boys | 225 | #877 |
| 2005 | Boys | 157 | #1,053 |
When Was Hezekiah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
631 recorded births
National rank #489
2025 · Boys
621 recorded births
National rank #485
2023 · Boys
557 recorded births
National rank #529
2021 · Boys
495 recorded births
National rank #570
Where Hezekiah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #37 | 18 |
| NM | #236 | 8 |
| OK | #252 | 19 |
| CO | #318 | 20 |
| WA | #321 | 23 |
| AZ | #357 | 21 |
| IN | #371 | 20 |
| KS | #386 | 9 |