Ozia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Hebrew words meaning "strength" or "power".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Ozia. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ozia today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ozia births was 1930 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ozia. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ozia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1930
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1930 SSA rank
#3,897
Tracked since 1930
Popularity
Ozia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ozia 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 Ozia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ozia
The given name Ozia finds its roots in the Old Testament of the Bible, originating from the Hebrew language. It is derived from the Hebrew name Uzzi, which means "my strength" or "strength of God." The name Ozia is a variant spelling and pronunciation of the biblical name Uzziah.
In the Old Testament, Uzziah, also known as Azariah, was the tenth king of the Kingdom of Judah, reigning from around 792 to 740 BC. He is mentioned in several books, including 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and Isaiah. Uzziah's reign was marked by military victories and prosperity, but he was punished with leprosy for his arrogance and disrespect towards God.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ozia can be traced back to the 16th century. One notable bearer of this name was Ozia Siragusa, an Italian painter and architect who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was known for his work in Palermo and Monreale, Sicily.
Another historical figure with the name Ozia was Ozia Galluppi, an Italian philosopher and theologian who lived from 1770 to 1846. He was a prominent figure in the Neapolitan school of thought and made significant contributions to the fields of ethics and metaphysics.
In the 19th century, Ozia Whitfield, an American abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor, used the name Ozia. He was active in the anti-slavery movement and helped numerous enslaved individuals escape to freedom.
Ozia Simons was a Dutch-American painter who lived from 1876 to 1938. He was known for his landscape paintings and was part of the Hudson River School of American art.
In the 20th century, Ozia Aristarco was an Italian film critic and theorist who lived from 1919 to 1990. He was a prominent figure in the Italian cinema world and wrote extensively on film theory and criticism.
While the name Ozia has biblical roots and has been used throughout history, it is relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its connection to strength, resilience, and faith has made it a meaningful choice for some parents.
People
Ozia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ozia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ozia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ozia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ozia 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 - US residents.
Is Ozia a common name?
We classify Ozia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ozia most popular?
The single biggest year for Ozia was 1930, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ozia is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ozia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ozia a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ozia 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.
Is Ozia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ozia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ozia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Ozia?
Want to know how many Americans are named Ozia? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.