My strength
A variant of the Hebrew name Hezekiah, it is derived from the elements 'chazaq' meaning 'to strengthen' and 'yah' referring to the Hebrew God. In the Old Testament, Hezekiah was a notable King of Judah known for his religious reforms. This specific spelling is a rare Americanized variant of the traditional biblical form.
Less common today
Hezakiah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,704 in 2024.
Grammy-winning gospel music artist
King of Judah in the Old Testament
Influential American newspaper editor and publisher
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).