Gender: Boy
Meaning: God supports, fire of the Lord
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #53 in 2024 with 5,457 babies born.
History: Josiah was a righteous king of Judah in the Old Testament, famous for his religious reforms and rediscovery of the Law of Moses. His name means God supports or fire of the Lord. It was popular among the Puritans and has surged dramatically in popularity in the United States in the early 21st century.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Josiah? About 1 in 609 babies born in 2024 were named Josiah, or roughly 15 per day in the United States.
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