A distinctive pick — fewer than 2 pets share this name.
A masculine Biblical name meaning God supports or God heals, of Hebrew origin.
Josiah is a dignified, Biblical name that carries real weight and history. It was the name of a righteous king of Judah, which gives it a noble, steadfast quality that suits a calm, reliable dog perfectly. Pets named Josiah tend to project quiet authority and unshakeable loyalty to their families.
Pets named Josiah are most often described as:
Trait order based on owner reports across pet registries.
Josiah is a well-known pet name with 2 registered pets. Pets named Josiah are often described as Noble, Steadfast, Loyal.
Josiah is more commonly given to male pets, though it can be used for any pet.
Yes! Josiah is both a popular pet name (ranked #19926 for pets) and a baby name. It is one of 1,600+ names shared between pets and humans on NamesPop.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: NYC & Seattle pet licensing records · Methodology