Baby Names Josiah Name Meaning By Shannon Day Shannon Day Shannon Day is a freelance writer specializing in parenting, lifestyle, and women's humor. She has been published in several online parenting and lifestyle sites as well as in print. Shannon is also the co-author of Martinis & Motherhood: Tales of Wonder, Woe & WTF?! Learn about our editorial process Published on October 22, 2021 Fact checked by Aaron Johnson Fact checked by Aaron Johnson Aaron Johnson is a fact checker and expert on qualitative research design and methodology. Learn about our editorial process Print ASharp Photo / Getty Images What Does Josiah Mean? The name Josiah is traditionally used as a boy's name. It is of Hebrew origin and it means: "God supports and heals." The name Josias is a Latin variation. It too is of Hebrew origins. Josiah is derived from the Hebrew name Yoshiyahu, which incorporates the components yoshi, meaning “support,” and Yahu, which refers to the Hebrew god.As you may have guessed, Josiah is a biblical name and it has some old-fashioned charm. Its popularity is on the rise as the name Josiah continues to climb the charts. Origin: HebrewGender: Josiah is most often used as a boy's name.Pronunciation: Jow-Zei-uh Although many baby names are separated by gender, Verywell Family believes that sex does not need to play a role in your name selection process. It’s important to select a name that you feel suits your new baby the best. How Popular is the Name Josiah? The name Josiah arrived on the charts first in 1903 at 637th place. Since then, the name has remained in the top 1000 baby names in the U.S. In 2008 Josiah landed in the top 100 baby boy names and since then it has continued to rise in popularity. Its peak year was 2019 when Josiah was the 45th most popular name. 2020 saw the name drop to 50th place. It will be interesting to see if the name Josiah rises or falls in popularity in the years to come. Name Variations There are quite a few variations of the name Josiah, including: Jasiah (Hebrew)Josea (Hebrew)Josiahs (Hebrew)Josian (Hebrew)Josias (Hebrew)Jozias (Hebrew)Joesiah (Hebrew)Yoshiya (Hebrew)Josia (African/Dutch/German) Similar Names Here are some names similar to Josiah: AzariahBenaiahCalebEliasElijahIsaacJebediahJeremiahJoshuaMalachiMicahNosiahNathanielOrenTosiahZakariaZebediah Other Hebrew names to consider: AaronArionAsherBarbarasBensonIsaiahIshmaelLaelLavanSimonSivanSolomonTalmanUzielVeredYanisYosef Other names that start with J: JackJacobJamiesonJamirJaredJasperJaydenJaxonJermaineJonahJordanJuddJudeJulianJustin Common Nicknames JoJoeJojoJosJoseyJedSiSiah Suggested Sibling Names Potential sibling names for baby Josiah could be: AriaBeccaCainDelilahEzekielJaceJadeJanicaJettNeveSeraphinaShainaUriYaelZara Famous People Named Josiah Here’s a list of famous people who are also named Josiah: Josiah Binnema, a Canadian swimmerJosiah Judah, an American pro-boxerJosiah Jamison, an American track runnerJosiah Royce, an American philosopher and founder of American idealismJosiah Snelgrove, a Canadian soccer playerJosiah Tauaefa, an American football playerJosiah Willard Gibbs, an American scientist More Baby Names Still searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: Top 1,000 Baby Names for Boys 50 Hebrew Baby Names 100 Biblical Baby Names Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get diet and wellness tips to help your kids stay healthy and happy. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit 2 Sources Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Hanks P, Hardcastle K, Hodges F. A Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press; 2016. Social Security Administration. Get Ready for Baby: Popularity of a Name. Updated 2020.