Declining since 2017, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Tobiah since 1971
Babies named Tobiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 57 |
| 1990s | 79 |
| 2000s | 143 |
| 2010s | 243 |
| 2020s | 100 |
Meaning & origin
Tobiah is a biblical Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is good,' closely related to the more common Tobias. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1971 and reached its peak popularity in 2016, though it remains a rare choice. Since 2017, its usage has been declining, with only about 1 in 81,337 boys receiving the name in 2025. Tobiah has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, making it a distinctive option for those seeking a traditional yet uncommon name.
Tobiah is a Hebrew name, derived from the elements "tov" meaning "good" and "Yah," a shortened form of Yahweh. It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of several minor figures, including an Ammonite official who opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. The Greek form Tobias became more common in Christian contexts, while Tobiah has been used sparingly in English-speaking countries, often among families seeking a variant of Tobias or a more direct biblical form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Toby
Sibling names for Tobiah
Names that share Tobiah's style, for a brother or sister.
