Boy name · Hebrew
Josiah
“the Lord heals, supported by God”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Josiah.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Josiah — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Josiah is Hebrew Yoshiyahu, usually read as the Lord heals or the Lord supports. The Biblical Josiah becomes king of Judah at eight and, at eighteen, has the Temple repaired — during which a lost book of the law is found, triggering the reform that shaped the Hebrew Bible as it survives.
It was a standard Puritan name in New England and has come back strongly since the 1990s, now sitting at number 54 in the US alongside Isaiah and Ezekiel.
Siah is the modern clip. Three syllables want one or two (Josiah Reed, Josiah Cole). On our vibe map it is Heirloom with Vintage Elegant weight.
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All Hebrew names →Josiah — common questions
Is Josiah a boy or girl name?
Josiah is traditionally a boy name of Hebrew origin.
What does the name Josiah mean?
Josiah means “the Lord heals, supported by God” of Hebrew origin. Josiah is Hebrew Yoshiyahu, usually read as the Lord heals or the Lord supports. The Biblical Josiah becomes king of Judah at eight and, at eighteen, has the Temple repaired — during which a lost book of the law is found, triggering the reform that shaped the Hebrew Bible as it survives.
Where does the name Josiah come from?
Josiah is Hebrew in origin. It was a standard Puritan name in New England and has come back strongly since the 1990s, now sitting at number 54 in the US alongside Isaiah and Ezekiel.
What are common nicknames for Josiah?
Josi, Siah, and Joe — the short-forms parents most often use for Josiah.
How popular is Josiah?
Josiah did not make the top 1,000 boys' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Josiah you might want for the nursery.