Josias Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Josias is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Josias?
Josias is spelled J-O-S-I-A-S. The name has 6 letters.
Josias at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Josias is derived from the Hebrew name “Yo”shyah“, meaning ”Yahweh supports' or “Yahweh heals.”
- Origin
- Josias is commonly associated with Hebrew origins as a variant of the name Josiah, which appears in biblical texts.
- Pronunciation
- jo-SY-as · 3 syllables
Josias Popularity in 2025
Rank#950
Recorded Births247
- Boys usage rose 88 places to #950 and recorded 33 more 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 Josias Mean?
Josias is derived from the Hebrew name “Yo”shyah“, meaning ”Yahweh supports' or “Yahweh heals.”
Origin: Josias is commonly associated with Hebrew origins as a variant of the name Josiah, which appears in biblical texts.
How Do You Pronounce Josias?
Pronunciationjo-SY-as
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Josias?
- History
- This name is historically linked to the biblical King Josiah of Judah, noted in religious scriptures and historical records.
Josias Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 247 | #950 |
| 2024 | Boys | 214 | #1,038 |
| 2023 | Boys | 193 | #1,103 |
| 2022 | Boys | 201 | #1,084 |
| 2021 | Boys | 176 | #1,143 |
| 2020 | Boys | 199 | #1,031 |
| 2019 | Boys | 139 | #1,312 |
| 2018 | Boys | 123 | #1,418 |
| 2017 | Boys | 137 | #1,314 |
| 2016 | Boys | 136 | #1,320 |
| 2015 | Boys | 148 | #1,231 |
| 2014 | Boys | 147 | #1,237 |
| 2013 | Boys | 114 | #1,444 |
| 2012 | Boys | 107 | #1,498 |
| 2011 | Boys | 98 | #1,577 |
| 2010 | Boys | 96 | #1,626 |
| 2009 | Boys | 110 | #1,511 |
| 2008 | Boys | 78 | #1,861 |
| 2007 | Boys | 91 | #1,669 |
| 2006 | Boys | 73 | #1,856 |
| 2005 | Boys | 51 | #2,297 |
| 2004 | Boys | 59 | #2,024 |
| 2003 | Boys | 62 | #1,885 |
| 2002 | Boys | 55 | #1,998 |
When Was Josias 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.
2025 · Boys
247 recorded births
National rank #950
2024 · Boys
214 recorded births
National rank #1,038
2022 · Boys
201 recorded births
National rank #1,084
2020 · Boys
199 recorded births
National rank #1,031
Where Josias 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #488 | 15 |
| MA | #620 | 7 |
| MD | #634 | 7 |
| TX | #649 | 46 |
| CO | #680 | 7 |
| FL | #681 | 23 |
| VA | #727 | 9 |
| NC | #775 | 11 |