Jociah
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 17 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Jociah hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2014, with 17 total recorded births.
Jociah is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Jociah is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jociah is a variant spelling of Josiah, from the Hebrew Yoshiyahu meaning God supports or God heals. Josiah was a righteous king of Judah in the 7th century BC who led major religious reforms and rediscovered the Book of the Law. The spelling Jociah substitutes -c- for -s-, creating a visually distinct form.
Jociah gives this strong biblical royal name an unusual spelling that makes it immediately distinctive on paper. For parents drawn to biblical names with kingly heritage, Jociah offers the same powerful meaning and sound of Josiah in a form that stands apart from the more common spelling.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Jociah's final sounds are strong, devotional — rooted in Hebrew theophoric naming. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Jociah follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Jociah's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jociah has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2014.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17 | — |
The Story of Jociah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Jociah is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Jociah are most likely born between 2014 and 2018.
How rare is Jociah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jociah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2014, peaked in the 2010s with 17 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2014–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | #11422 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13163 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11375 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2014–2018