Uzziah

Uzziah - A very unique male name

Uzziah appeared on the charts for the first time in 2007 on position #3123. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Uzziah and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Uzziah? 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 Uzziah. The baby boy name Uzziah was given to 22 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2367 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 66,649 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Uzziah peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 1873.

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Uzziah is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Uzziah is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,471 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,816.

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 Uzziah is where you live.

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Uzziah origin and meaning

Hebrew — Biblical

From Hebrew Uzziyahu, 'Yahweh is my strength'

Uzziah was a king of Judah in the Hebrew Bible, a prosperous ruler later struck with leprosy in the biblical telling. The name entered US data only in 2007, during the vogue for deep-cut Biblical names, and peaked in 2022. Its meaning — God is my strength — is clearly attested in its Hebrew elements.

Attested etymology

Uzziah is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Uzziah

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

Uziah / Ugo / Ugochukwu /

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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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Even more about Uzziah

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 Uzziah 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 Uzziah?

3 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

uh-ZY-uh · /əˈzaɪə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Uziah — A simplified spelling.

Famous bearers

• Uzziah — King of Judah in the Hebrew Bible, whose long reign ended in leprosy according to 2 Chronicles (Biblical) Historical

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

A weighty, little-used king's name for parents who want Scripture's road less travelled.

Worth knowing

• Pronunciation and spelling will both need teaching; it sits close to Isaiah and Azariah.