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Hezekiah is a masculine name used in Biblical. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Hebrew name חִזְקִיָהוּ (Ḥizqiyahu), which means ‘Yahweh strengthens’, from the roots חָזַק (ḥazaq) meaning ‘to strength’ and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. This name was borne by a powerful king of Judah who reigned in the 8th and 7th centuries BC." It ranked #485 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Hebrew name חִזְקִיָהוּ (Ḥizqiyahu), which means ‘Yahweh strengthens’, from the roots חָזַק (ḥazaq) meaning ‘to strength’ and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. This name was borne by a powerful king of Judah who reigned in the 8th and 7th centuries BC. The entry lists its usage as Biblical.
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Popularity
Hezekiah ranked #485 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #485 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hezekiah mean?
Hezekiah means "Yahweh strengthens", according to Behind the Name.
Is Hezekiah a popular name?
Hezekiah ranked #485 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Hezekiah a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Hezekiah appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Hezekiah — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
