Uziyah
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "strength of God".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Uziyah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Uziyah today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Uziyah births was 2022 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Uziyah. 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 Uziyah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2022
11 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#7,718
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Uziyah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Uziyah 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 Uziyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Uziyah
The name Uziyah is derived from the Hebrew language and has its origins in ancient Judaic culture. The name can be traced back to the biblical figure Uzziah, also known as Azariah, who was a king of Judah in the 8th century BCE. The name is a combination of the Hebrew words "oz," meaning "strength," and "Yah," a shortened form of the name of God, Yahweh.
In the Hebrew Bible, Uzziah is portrayed as a powerful and influential ruler who strengthened the kingdom of Judah militarily and economically. His reign is described in the books of 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles. The name Uzziah/Uziyah is mentioned numerous times in these biblical texts, as well as in other ancient Jewish writings.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Uziyah was Uzziah, the king of Judah, who ruled from approximately 792 BCE to 740 BCE. He is known for his military conquests, fortification of Jerusalem, and his devotion to the worship of God in the Temple.
Another notable figure with the name Uziyah was Azariah, a high priest during the reign of King Solomon in the 10th century BCE. He is mentioned in the book of 1 Kings and is remembered for his wisdom and devotion to the religious traditions of ancient Israel.
In later centuries, the name Uziyah appeared among various Jewish communities around the world. One prominent individual was Azariah de' Rossi, an Italian Jewish scholar and writer who lived from 1511 to 1578. He is known for his works on Jewish history and philosophy, including his influential book "Me'or Enayim" (The Light of the Eyes).
Another notable bearer of the name was Azariah dei Rossi, an Italian Jewish physician and writer who lived from 1659 to 1738. He is best known for his work "Meor Einayim" (The Light of the Eyes), a historical and philosophical treatise that challenged traditional Jewish beliefs.
In more recent times, the name Uziyah has been used by various individuals, including Uziyah Levy, a Jewish-American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1925 to 2015. He was known for his support of various Jewish causes and institutions.
Overall, the name Uziyah has a rich history rooted in ancient Jewish culture and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout the centuries, including kings, religious leaders, scholars, and writers.
People
Uziyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Uziyah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with U
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FAQ
Uziyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Uziyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Uziyah 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Uziyah a common name?
We classify Uziyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Uziyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Uziyah was 2022, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Uziyah is about 4 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 Uziyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Uziyah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Uziyah 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 Uziyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Uziyah 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 Uziyah 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 are named Uziyah?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.