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Josiah

Pronunciation: [ j-ohs-EYE-uh ]

Girl Name #13,038 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Josiah is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-ohs-EYE-uh.

Parents who love the name Josiah often also consider Josephine, Josie, Johanna .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#13,038
Total SSA Count
9

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Jos Joy Josie Josiie

Also a Boy Name

Josiah is also used as a boy name, ranked #53.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Josiah

Is Josiah a boy or girl name?
Josiah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #13038. As a boy name, it is ranked #53. Josiah is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Josiah?
Josiah is pronounced j-ohs-EYE-uh.
How popular is the name Josiah?
Josiah is currently ranked #13038 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Josiah?
Common nicknames for Josiah include Jos, Joy, Josie, and Josiie.
Is Josiah a common or rare name?
Josiah is an uncommon name, ranked #13038 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Josiah

Josiah is a girl name .

Is Josiah a boy or girl name? Josiah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,038 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #53. Josiah is more commonly used as a boy name.

Josiah is currently ranked #13,038 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Josiah include Jos, Joy, Josie, and Josiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Josiah include Josie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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