Declining since 2022, #2,207 for boys today.
Popularity of Uzziah since 1993
Babies named Uzziah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 183 |
| 2010s | 498 |
| 2020s | 421 |
Meaning & origin
Uzziah appears in the Hebrew Bible as a king of Judah, a connection that grounds the name in biblical tradition. The name first entered U.S. records in 1993 and reached its highest rank of 2,207 in 2025, though its peak year was 2022. Since 2022, its trajectory has been falling. In 2025, approximately 1 in 26,689 newborn boys was named Uzziah. The name is most common in Texas and California, reflecting broader regional patterns for biblical names.
Derived from the Hebrew elements 'oz' meaning 'strength' and 'Yah' referring to the God of Israel. In the Hebrew Bible, Uzziah was a king of Judah whose reign is described in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles. The name was uncommon in English-speaking countries before the 20th century, but has seen occasional use among religious families.
Where Uzziah is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Uz, Ziah
Sibling names for Uzziah
Names that share Uzziah's style, for a brother or sister.
