Hezekiah

Hezekiah - A very unique male name

Hezekiah appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #1044. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Hezekiah and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Hezekiah? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Hezekiah. The baby boy name Hezekiah was given to 582 baby boys in 2025, ranking #489 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,519 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Hezekiah peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 480.

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Hezekiah is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Hezekiah is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #39 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #1,087.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Hezekiah is where you live.

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Hezekiah origin and meaning

Hebrew, biblical

'God strengthens' or 'Yahweh is my strength' (Hebrew Chizqiyahu)

Hezekiah was one of Judah's most praised kings, credited with religious reform and saving Jerusalem. The name survived in devout and African-American naming traditions for centuries and is now rising with the boldest Old Testament revivals, near its peak in 2024-25.

Attested etymology

Hezekiah is a 8 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Hezekiah, pop culture references for the name Hezekiah and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Hezekiah

We've found the following names that sound similar to Hezekiah, sorted by popularity.

Hugh / Hugo / Hayes / Hosea / Huck / Haze / Hoke / Hosie / Hawk / Hayk /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Hezekiah

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Hezekiah a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Hezekiah?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

hez-uh-KY-uh · /ˌhɛzəˈkaɪə/

Around the world

• Chizqiyahu (Hebrew) — The original Hebrew form.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: ZekeKiah

Famous bearers

• Hezekiah — King of Judah in the Old Testament (Biblical) Historical
• Hezekiah Walker — Gospel singer and choir leader (b. 1962) Contemporary

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

Hezekiah is chosen for serious biblical weight — a king's name with a strong meaning and the approachable nickname Zeke. It suits parents who want an unmistakably scriptural name that still stands out.

Worth knowing

• Spelling is a hurdle: the silent-ish middle and -kiah ending trip most people.
• At four syllables it will be shortened, most often to Zeke.