Hezakiah Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: heh-ZAH-kee-uh //hɛˈzɑːkiə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: God strengthens (Hebrew); variant of Hezekiah (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Hezekiah originates from the Hebrew name חִזְקִיָּהוּ (Chizkiyahu), which translates to "Yahweh strengthens" or "God strengthens." This name is composed of two elements: "chazaq," meaning "to be strong," and "Yah," a shortened form of the Tetragrammaton, the biblical name for God. The name entered the English language through the Greek form Ἐζεκίας (Ezekias) found in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, and subsequently through the Latin form Ezechias in the Vulgate, before being adopted into Middle English as Hezekiah.
Historically, Hezekiah is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Second Book of Kings, where he is depicted as the thirteenth king of Judah, reigning in the 8th century BCE. His reign is marked by religious reforms, including the restoration of the worship of Yahweh and the removal of pagan practices.
Hezekiah is also noted for his resistance against the Assyrian Empire, particularly during the siege of Jerusalem, which is described in the biblical narrative as a time of divine intervention. His story has been influential in Jewish tradition and is referenced in various historical and religious texts.
Culturally, the name Hezekiah carries connotations of strength and divine support, reflecting the character's legacy as a righteous king who sought to uphold faith in God during tumultuous times. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures and languages, often symbolizing resilience and faith.
In some traditions, the diminutive form "Zeke" is used, although it is less historically significant than the full name. The enduring legacy of Hezekiah in religious texts has ensured that the name remains a point of reference in discussions of biblical history and theology.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hezakiah was first seen in the United States in 2001.
Hezakiah has ranked as high as #13619 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Hezakiah has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Hezakiah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Hezakiah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Hezakiah.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 9 |
| 2024 | 13 | 13 |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 |
| 2019 | 9 | 9 |
| 2018 | 7 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 |
| 2009 | 9 | 9 |
| 2008 | 6 | 6 |
| 2006 | 11 | 11 |
| 2004 | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 | 5 |
| 2002 | 8 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Hezakiah
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