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WIHL-yuhm
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Hezekiah
BoyHebrew· “God strengthens”
- Meaning
- God strengthens
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- hez-uh-KY-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #485
- US babies 2025
- 621
- Best rank
- #435 (1891)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Hezekiah
Hezekiah is a Hebrew name that means “God strengthens”.
Hezekiah comes from the Hebrew Chizqiyyahu, meaning "God strengthens" or "strengthened by God." In the Bible, Hezekiah is a king of Judah remembered for his religious reforms and for resisting the Assyrian army that besieged Jerusalem. A tunnel built to bring water into the city during his reign is still known today as Hezekiah's Tunnel. The name was used by English and American Puritans and has seen a revival in recent years. It has a strong, distinctive sound, and Hez and Kai are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Hezekiah has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 56 different years. Its best national rank was #435 in 1891, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 631 were named Hezekiah. In 2025, 621 babies were named Hezekiah, and it ranked #485 nationally. That is 65% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,009 in 1920, #1,300 in 1950, #2,397 in 1980, #1,110 in 2000, #921 in 2010, and #485 in 2025. Of the 11,213 US boys named Hezekiah since records began, 30% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 3,272 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Cassian, Makai, Samson, Caspian, and Musa.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Hezekiah ranked highest in Hawaii, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #39 | 18 |
| New Mexico | #250 | 8 |
| Oklahoma | #259 | 19 |
| Colorado | #321 | 20 |
| Washington | #328 | 23 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Hezekiah is usually pronounced hez-uh-KY-uh, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with H and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Hezekiah
A few middle names that flow with Hezekiah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Hezekiah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hezekiah mean?
Hezekiah is a Hebrew name that means “God strengthens”.
What is the origin of the name Hezekiah?
Hezekiah has Hebrew roots. Hezekiah comes from the Hebrew Chizqiyyahu, meaning "God strengthens" or "strengthened by God." In the Bible, Hezekiah is a king of Judah remembered for his religious reforms and for resisting the Assyrian army that besieged Jerusalem.
Is Hezekiah a popular name?
Yes. Hezekiah ranked #485 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Hezekiah a boy or girl name?
Hezekiah is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Hezekiah?
Hezekiah is usually pronounced hez-uh-KY-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings