Hezakiah
Meaning
"God strengthens, strengthened by God"
Origin: Hebrew Yehizkiyahu
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,657
- Total SSA Count
- 13
- Syllables
- 4
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Hez, Kiah, Zeke
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"God strengthens, strengthened by God"
Origin: Hebrew Yehizkiyahu
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Hezakiah is more popular, ranked #6657 compared to Richardson at #6775 in the United States.
Hezakiah means "God strengthens, strengthened by God" (Hebrew Yehizkiyahu origin).
Hezakiah is primarily a boy name. Richardson is primarily a boy name.