Hezekiah is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #856 in 2025 with 37 recorded births. This places Hezekiah in the top 14% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 37 births ranking #856. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 7,350 boys born was named Hezekiah. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Hezekiah is a Hebrew biblical name meaning "Yahweh strengthens". It has a powerful, prophetic feel and belongs to the same dramatic biblical style as Jeremiah and Isaiah.
The name is best known through the biblical king Hezekiah and has long been present in religious naming traditions. Its modern revival reflects growing confidence in longer, more striking biblical names.