Eziah
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is strength".
Name Census estimates that about 675 living Americans carry the first name Eziah. It is a predominantly male name (99.3% of registrations). The average person named Eziah today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eziah births was 2024 (134 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eziah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
675
~ 1 in 507,784 Americans
Peak year
2024
134 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,393
Tracked since 1999
Gender
Gender distribution for Eziah
Out of the 680 babies given the name Eziah since 1880, 99.3% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Eziah as a male name
- Ranked #1,393 in 2024
- 134 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (134 births)
Eziah as a female name
- Ranked #18,405 in 2008
- 5 female births in 2008
- Peak: 2008 (5 births)
Popularity
Eziah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eziah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 368 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eziah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eziah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eziahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Eziah, while Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eziah
The name Eziah originates from the Hebrew language and culture, with its roots dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be a variant or diminutive form of the name Ezekiel, which means "God strengthens" or "God will strengthen" in Hebrew. The name Eziah carries a similar connotation, conveying a sense of divine strength, fortitude, and protection.
In terms of historical references, the name Eziah is not widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it is likely that some individuals bore this name or variations of it during biblical times, as it follows the naming traditions of the Hebrew people. The earliest recorded examples of the name are relatively sparse, but it began to gain popularity during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Eziah was Eziah ben Judah, a Jewish scholar and rabbi who lived in the 12th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of the Talmud and Jewish law. Another notable figure was Eziah al-Mawsili, an Arabic mathematician and astronomer from the 9th century, who made significant advancements in the fields of trigonometry and spherical geometry.
During the Renaissance period, the name Eziah gained further recognition. Eziah Delmedigo, an Italian Jewish philosopher and mathematician, was born in 1454 and is remembered for his works on Aristotelian philosophy and his efforts to reconcile science with religious teachings. In the 16th century, Eziah ben Abraham, a Jewish scholar from Portugal, made important contributions to the study of Hebrew grammar and linguistics.
In more recent history, Eziah Simons, an American artist and painter, gained recognition for his vibrant and expressive works depicting scenes from rural life in the late 19th century. Born in 1824, his paintings captured the essence of American folk art and remain celebrated within the artistic community.
While the name Eziah has not been among the most common throughout history, it has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds, each leaving their mark in their respective fields. The name's enduring presence, albeit modest, reflects its deep-rooted connection to the Hebrew language and culture, carrying a meaningful essence of divine strength and fortitude.
People
Eziah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eziah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eziah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eziah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 675 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eziah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 507,784 US residents.
Is Eziah a common name?
We classify Eziah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 680 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eziah most popular?
The single biggest year for Eziah was 2024, when 134 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eziah is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eziah a male name?
Yes, 99.3% of people registered as Eziah in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.