Holding steady, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Ezequias since 2000
Babies named Ezequias per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 93 |
Meaning & origin
Ezequias is a rare biblical name in the United States, consistently given to fewer than 100 boys each year. It ranked 5,208 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 94,893 newborns receiving the name. Its peak year so far was 2023, though overall usage has remained stable over the past two decades. The name was first recorded in U.S. data in 2000. As a Portuguese and Spanish form of Hezekiah, it carries strong religious connotations and is most commonly found in communities with Latin American heritage. Despite its low frequency, Ezequias offers a distinctive alternative to more common biblical names like Ezekiel or Isaiah.
Ezequias is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Hezekiah, a biblical name derived from the Hebrew Hizqiyahu, meaning 'Yahweh strengthens.' In the Old Testament, Hezekiah was a righteous king of Judah who instituted religious reforms. The name has been used among Christian communities in Iberia and Latin America, though it remains uncommon compared to its English counterpart.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eze, Quias
Variants: Ezequías, Hezekiah, Hizkiyahu
Sibling names for Ezequias
Names that share Ezequias's style, for a brother or sister.
