Find out how popular the first name Yosiyah has been for the last 4 years (from 2018 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yosiyah by gender

Based on the last 4 years of data, Yosiyah is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Yosiyah.

The history of the first name Yosiyah

The name Yosiyah originates from Hebrew and is a variant spelling of the biblical name Josiah. It comes from the Hebrew words "Yah yoshia," meaning "Yahweh is deliverance" or "Yahweh has healed."

This name has deep roots in the Old Testament, appearing as the name of several figures, most notably King Josiah of Judah, who reigned from 640 to 609 BC. He was a pious ruler known for his religious reforms and for restoring the Temple in Jerusalem after rediscovering the Book of the Law.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Yosiyah dates back to the 6th century BC, found in ancient Hebrew inscriptions. Throughout history, variations like Yoshiyahu, Yeshayahu, and Yeshua were also used in different regions and time periods.

In the Middle Ages, the name Yosiyah was adopted by various Jewish communities across Europe and the Middle East. Notable figures include Yosiyah ben Joseph, a 12th-century Talmudic scholar from Andalusia, and Yosiyah ben Yaakov, a 13th-century rabbi and philosopher from Germany.

During the Renaissance, the name Yosiyah gained popularity among Christian communities, particularly in England, where it was sometimes anglicized as Josiah. One prominent example is Josiah Wedgwood, the 18th-century English potter and entrepreneur who founded the Wedgwood company (1730-1795).

Other notable individuals with the name Yosiyah include Yosiyah Pinto, a 17th-century rabbi and kabbalist in Amsterdam; Yosiyah Rofe, a 19th-century Hebrew writer and educator in Palestine; and Yosiyah Shulman, a 20th-century Israeli scholar and translator (1922-2005).

The name Yosiyah has also been used by various African communities, particularly in Ethiopia, where it is sometimes spelled Yosiyas or Yosyas. One notable figure is Yosiyas Kasa, an 18th-century Ethiopian nobleman and military leader.

Data source

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