Tobiah Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtoh-BY-uh / təˈbaɪəHebrew
Meaning
God is good
Historical & Cultural Background
Tobiah is a name of Hebrew origin, commonly found in biblical texts. It appears in the Old Testament, where it is associated with several figures, including a son of the prophet Nehemiah. The name reflects a common practice in Hebrew culture of naming children with meanings that express faith or divine attributes. It has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in Jewish communities.
Trend Summary
Tobiah has seen limited use in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tobias
- Toby
International Variants
- Tobías (Spanish)
- Tobiah (English)
- Tobias (German)
Famous people named Tobiah
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Fictional characters named Tobiah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tobiah was first seen in the United States in 1971. Tobiah has ranked as high as #1384 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Tobiah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tobiah (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 15 |