God strengthens
A variant spelling of the Hebrew name Hezekiah, derived from 'Chizkiyahu'. It combines the roots 'chazaq', meaning to strengthen, and 'Yah', referring to the Hebrew God.
Less common today
Hezekiyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,867 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The 13th King of Judah known for his religious reforms
Grammy-winning gospel choir leader and pastor
Influential 19th-century American newspaper editor
