Zedekiah Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationzeh-deh-KY-uh / /zɛdɪˈkaɪə/Hebrew
Meaning
God is righteous
Historical & Cultural Background
Zedekiah is a name of Hebrew origin, primarily found in biblical texts. It was borne by the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile. The name reflects themes of justice and righteousness, common in Hebrew names. Zedekiah's story is significant in Jewish history, symbolizing the fall of Jerusalem.
Trend Summary
Zedekiah has seen limited use in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zedekiah
- Zedekiahh
International Variants
- Zedekiah (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zedekiah was first seen in the United States in 1982. Zedekiah has ranked as high as #1329 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Zedekiah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zedekiah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 29 |