Rising since 2007, #2,451 for boys today.
Popularity of Yosiah since 2004
Babies named Yosiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 143 |
| 2020s | 251 |
Meaning & origin
Yosiah is a modern respelling of the classic biblical name Josiah, which has seen a surge in creative variants in the 21st century. First recorded in the U.S. in 2004, Yosiah has been steadily rising in use since 2007, reaching its peak rank of 2,451 in 2025. That year, the name was given to about 1 in every 31,056 boys, indicating a niche but growing appeal. Its strongest popularity is in Florida and Texas, states that often lead in adopting new name trends. Yosiah fits a pattern of parents seeking alternatives to traditional spellings, adding a fresh twist to a name with deep historical roots.
Yosiah is a respelling of Josiah, which derives from the Hebrew name Yoshiyahu, meaning 'God supports' or 'God heals.' In the Bible, Josiah was a righteous king of Judah who instituted religious reforms. The variant Yosiah emerged in the United States in the early 2000s, reflecting a trend of phonetic and creative respellings of traditional names.
Where Yosiah is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yo, Siah
Sibling names for Yosiah
Names that share Yosiah's style, for a brother or sister.
