Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Jehovah has Healed, Fire of the Lord, The Lord Supports
Pronunciation: joh-SAHY-uh, /dʒoʊˈzaɪə/, JH OW S AY AH
Popularity Rank: #9,613
Josiah is a Hebrew name meaning 'the Lord supports' or 'whom the Lord heals'. It is derived from the biblical name Yoshiyahu, belonging to a king of Judah known for his religious reforms.
The name Josiah is of Hebrew origin and means Jehovah has Healed, Fire of the Lord, The Lord Supports. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Josiah is commonly found in United States of America, Nigeria, South Africa, and 61 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: joh-SAHY-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dʒoʊˈzaɪə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH OW S AY AH
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Josiah is recorded 5,326 times globally, ranking it as the 9,613th most common name worldwide.
Josiah is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,660 occurrences, making it the 1,452th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Josiah is found among 1 in every 680 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,452 | 1 : 680 |
| Nigeria | #1,054 | 1 : 965 |
| South Africa | #3,208 | 1 : 4,449 |
| Canada | #2,466 | 1 : 1,914 |
| United Kingdom | #4,061 | 1 : 3,169 |
| Singapore | #2,348 | 1 : 4,065 |
| Ghana | #1,436 | 1 : 2,843 |
| Malaysia | #16,732 | 1 : 36,863 |
| Hong Kong | #4,855 | 1 : 8,319 |
| Italy | #25,314 | 1 : 38,146 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Josiah from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 2, 2024 04:18 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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