Hezekiah
How to say it: hez-uh-KY-uh · /ˌhɛzəˈkaɪə/
From Hebrew 'Hizqiyahu', meaning 'God strengthens'. Name of a king of Judah in the Bible.
Hezekiah was the 478th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 621 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 64% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #390 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #478 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 621 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,338 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +64% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #390 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Right now it sits at its highest level in the 2020s. The climb continues and additional gains are expected.
What goes with it
Four rolling syllables mix crisp edges with breathy softness and a strong biblical presence. Josiah and Ezekiel share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Hezekiah is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
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