Hilkiah Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: hil-KAI-uh /hɪlˈkaɪ.ə/
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: My God is Yahweh
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Hilkiah has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the name חִלְקִיָּה (Hilkiah), which translates to "my portion is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my portion." The name is composed of two elements: "חֵלֶק" (chelek), meaning "portion," and "יָה" (Yah), a shortened form of the Tetragrammaton, the biblical name for God. This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Old Testament, and is transliterated into Greek as Ἰλκίας (Ilkías) in the Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew scriptures, which further influenced Latin forms such as Hilkias, before being adopted into Old French and eventually English.
Historically, Hilkiah is notably recognized as a high priest during the reign of King Josiah of Judah in the 7th century BCE. He played a significant role in the religious reforms of Josiah, particularly in the discovery of the Book of the Law in the Temple, which led to a major revival of worship and the centralization of religious practices in Jerusalem.
This event is documented in the biblical accounts found in 2 Kings 22-23 and 2 Chronicles 34-35, marking Hilkiah as a pivotal figure in the history of ancient Israel. Culturally, the name Hilkiah has been associated with themes of faithfulness and divine provision, reflecting the spiritual heritage of the Hebrew people.
The name has also been adopted in various forms across different cultures and languages, maintaining its connection to religious significance. In some contexts, diminutive forms or variations may exist, but the name Hilkiah itself has endured primarily due to its biblical roots and the historical narrative surrounding its bearers.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hilkiah was first seen in the United States in 2017.
Hilkiah has ranked as high as #1378 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Hilkiah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Hilkiah 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 Hilkiah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Hilkiah
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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 Hilkiah.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2017 | 8 |