Uzziah

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewRising fast
#2357 140in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Uzziah is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my strength' or 'Yahweh is my power.' In the Bible, Uzziah was a long-reigning King of Judah who achieved great military success and prosperity before contracting leprosy as divine punishment for overstepping his role. The name carries powerful Old Testament weight.

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Popularity Over Time

Uzziah climbed 2047 spots in the last 20 years — from #4404 to #2357.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Uzziah
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s357
2010s498
2000s183
1990s30

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(29 years, 19932024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Uzziah
YearBirthsRank
202460#2357
202365#2217
202298#1728
202179#1930
202055#2415
201958#2361
201860#2280
201739#3064
201644#2772
201549#2561
201467#2093
201352#2420
201249#2549
201138#3039
201042#2868
200927#3912
200826#4032
200729#3684
200623#4211
200515#5560

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Uzziah as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Uzziah has also been given to 7 girls in the U.S. since 2006.

Unranked
Current rank
7
Total births
2006
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Uzziah be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Uzziah is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2357. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19932024) · Methodology