Osiah Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationoh-SIGH-uh / /oʊˈsaɪə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Salvation (Hebrew); God is my salvation (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Osiah is derived from the root word meaning 'to save' or 'to deliver,' often associated with biblical figures. In English contexts, it has been adopted as a variant of the biblical name Hosea, reflecting similar themes of divine salvation.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Ossiah
- Ozia
International Variants
- Oseas (Spanish)
- Osias (Portuguese)
Famous people named Osiah
Osiah H. Smith — American politician.
Osiah W. Smith — American author.
Fictional characters named Osiah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Osiah was first seen in the United States in 1999. Osiah has ranked as high as #1308 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Osiah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Osiah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 52 |