Is Hezekiah a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Hezekiah is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Hezekiah?

It’s currently ranked #436 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Hezekiah?

heh-zuh-KY-uh · IPA: //hɛzəˈkaɪə//

Hezekiah Boy

Popularity: #436 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationheh-zuh-KY-uh / /hɛzəˈkaɪə/

Hebrew

Meaning

God strengthens

Historical & Cultural Background

Hezekiah is a biblical name, borne by a king of Judah noted for his religious reforms and defense against Assyrian invasion. The name appears in the Old Testament, where Hezekiah is praised for his faithfulness to God. It has been used in various cultures and languages over centuries, often associated with strength and divine support.

Trend Summary

Hezekiah has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Variants

Hez
Kiah

International Variants

Ezequiel (Spanish)
Ezechiele (Italian)

Famous people named Hezekiah

Hezekiah Walker is a gospel singer and pastor known for his contributions to contemporary gospel music.

Hezekiah Griggs III was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist recognized for his work in business and community development.

Hezekiah Jones is a notable figure in the field of music, particularly in the genre of folk and Americana.

Hezekiah T. Brown was an American politician who served in various capacities during the late 19th century.

Fictional characters named Hezekiah

Hezekiah is a character in the animated series 'The Prince of Egypt', depicted as a wise and supportive figure.

Hezekiah appears in the novel 'The Book of Hezekiah', where he is portrayed as a leader facing moral dilemmas.

Sibling Suggestions

Isaiah Jeremiah Elijah Josiah Zachariah Nehemiah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hezekiah was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hezekiah has ranked as high as #778 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Hezekiah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hezekiah (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	82	14%
TX	74	13%
FL	41	7%
GA	20	3%
PA	20	3%
NC	19	3%
MI	18	3%
OR	18	3%
IL	17	3%
OH	17	3%
NY	16	3%
OK	16	3%
KY	16	3%
TN	14	2%
AL	14	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	11
1881	12
1882	7
1883	15
1884	9
1885	9
1886	7
1887	13
1888	9
1889	16
1890	6
1891	17
1892	13
1893	12
1894	9
1895	16
1896	13
1897	15
1898	13
1899	12
1900	20
1902	12
1903	5
1904	13
1905	12
1906	11
1907	18
1908	10
1909	11
1910	14
1911	16
1912	29
1913	29
1914	42
1915	32
1916	24
1917	46
1918	52
1919	44
1920	47
1921	35
1922	42
1923	51
1924	44
1925	37
1926	32
1927	37
1928	28
1929	42
1930	32
1931	25
1932	34
1933	24
1934	22
1935	32
1936	25
1937	31
1938	29
1939	24
1940	22
1941	18
1942	26
1943	29
1944	28
1945	33
1946	28
1947	31
1948	34
1949	37
1950	31
1951	35
1952	28
1953	20
1954	37
1955	22
1956	16
1957	23
1958	15
1959	27
1960	14
1961	18
1962	17
1963	18
1964	12
1965	14
1966	14
1967	11
1968	9
1969	16
1970	11
1971	15
1972	24
1973	8
1974	9
1975	17
1976	14
1977	11
1978	22
1979	22
1980	21
1981	16
1982	13
1983	11
1984	14
1985	11
1986	13
1987	15
1988	11
1989	27
1990	20
1991	28
1992	30
1993	32
1994	40
1995	43
1996	61
1997	64
1998	84
1999	99
2000	127
2001	137
2002	148
2003	147
2004	165
2005	157
2006	225
2007	215
2008	223
2009	241
2010	219
2011	241
2012	267
2013	242
2014	303
2015	377
2016	378
2017	432
2018	432
2019	427
2020	479
2021	495
2022	489
2023	555
2024	626