Rising since 1985, #485 for boys today.
Popularity of Hezekiah since 1880
Babies named Hezekiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 108 |
| 1890s | 126 |
| 1900s | 112 |
| 1910s | 328 |
| 1920s | 395 |
| 1930s | 278 |
| 1940s | 286 |
| 1950s | 254 |
| 1960s | 143 |
| 1970s | 153 |
| 1980s | 152 |
| 1990s | 501 |
| 2000s | 1,785 |
| 2010s | 3,320 |
| 2020s | 3,272 |
Meaning & origin
Hezekiah is a biblical name with a powerful meaning, 'the Lord is my strength,' and a strong, resonant sound. In the United States, it has been in continuous use since at least 1880, the earliest year of available data. Its popularity has fluctuated, reaching a peak rank of 485 in 2024, the most recent year with complete data. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 1985, indicating a growing appeal among parents seeking traditional, faith-oriented names. Hezekiah is most common in Hawaii, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, reflecting diverse regional preferences. With its solid biblical roots and distinctive yet familiar feel, Hezekiah continues to be a meaningful choice for families.
Hezekiah is the Latinized form of the Hebrew name Chizqiyahu (חִזְקִיָּהוּ), meaning 'the Lord is my strength.' It appears in the Bible as the name of a righteous king of Judah who reigned during the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in the 8th century BCE. The name has been in occasional use among Christians since the Protestant Reformation and has seen renewed interest in recent decades.
Where Hezekiah is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hezekiah” around the world
Where Hezekiah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
New Zealand
24
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hez, Kiah, Zeke
Variants: Ezechias, Hizkiah, Yechizqiyah
Sibling names for Hezekiah
Names that share Hezekiah's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Abigail, Josiah, Miriam, Leah, Naomi, Azariah, Beulah, Jerusha, Aquilla, Athalia, Athaliah, Saloma, Zurisadai, Shemaiah, Naamah, Tabbetha
Brothers: Jeremiah, Josiah, Zachariah, Nehemiah, Solomon, Uriah, Ezell, Jahziel, Urijah, Zephaniah, Adonijah, Amaziah, Geremiah, Hazael, Hosey, Jaaziel, Jebediah, Jediah, Jehu, Jubal, Melchizedek, Uzziah, Zebadiah, Zedekiah, Asahel, Eliakim, Jahaziel, Jahzeel, Uziah, Hazaiah
