The Name Library LogoThe Name Library
A-Z BrowseFinderAI FinderBlogFavoritesCompare
A-Z BrowseFinderAI FinderBlogFavoritesCompare

© 2026 The Name Library. All rights reserved.

BlogAbout & FeedbackPrivacy Policy
Josiah | Meaning, Origin & History | The Name Library

Name Detail

Josiah

Josiah is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew Yoshi-yahu (Hebrew: יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ, Modern: Yošiyyáhu, Tiberian: Yôšiyyāhû, "Yahweh has healed".

Hebrew originJewish traditionBiblicalShort

Meaning

Josiah is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew Yoshi-yahu (Hebrew: יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ, Modern: Y

Snapshot

A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.

Popularity Over Time

U.S. Data (2000-2023)

Explore how the popularity of Josiah has changed over the last two decades.

Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Josiah is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God heals" or "gift of God." It gained prominence in the Bible through King Josiah of Judah, known for his religious reforms. The name has maintained a consistent presence in English-speaking countries for centuries, often associated with piety and tradition.

Famous Namesakes

Josiah Wedgwood, Josiah P. Bennett, Josiah Willard Gibbs, Josiah Royce, Josiah Henson

Nicknames & Variations

Joe, Jo, Si

AI Cultural Insight

Deep dive into history & etymology

Names you might also love

Messiah

Hebrew

In Abrahamic religions, a messiah or messias is a saviour or liberator of a group of people. The con

Jesus

Hebrew

Jesus is a masculine given name derived from Iēsous, the Ancient Greek form of the Hebrew name Yeshu

Tobias

Hebrew

Tobias is the romanization into Latin letters of the Koine Greek name Τωβίας, which itself is a Hell

Samuel

Hebrew

I have asked/borrowed him from God

Matteo

Hebrew

[descendant] of Matteo

Back to resultsSurprise me

Ethan

Hebrew

firm, enduring, strong and long-lived