The name Josyah is of Hebrew origin and means "God will increase." It is a unique and distinctive name that has gained popularity in recent years.
In the Bible, Josyah is often spelled Josiah and was a king of Judah who reigned from 640-609 BCE. He is remembered for his religious reforms and for leading his people back to worshipping God alone. This historical figure may have contributed to the name's significance in Jewish culture.
In modern times, Josyah has become more common as parents seek unique and meaningful names for their children. While it is not yet widespread, it is considered a beautiful and significant choice that reflects the parents' religious beliefs or their appreciation for biblical history.
Statistics on the name Josyah in the United States show a varied trend over time.
In 2004, there were 8 recorded births of babies named Josyah. This number increased to 12 in 2005 and then rose again to 13 in 2006. The year 2007 saw a significant jump with 19 births, followed by 14 births in 2008.
From 2009 onwards, the number of births with the name Josyah began to fluctuate more frequently:
* 32 babies were named Josyah in 2009
* This number decreased slightly to 28 in 2010 and then to 24 in 2011.
* In 2012, there were 22 births with the name Josyah, but this figure rose again to 27 in both 2013 and 2015.
The year 2016 saw another decrease to 24 births, followed by an increase to 33 births each in 2017 and 2018. The number of births with the name Josyah then dropped again to 29 in 2019.
2020 marked a peak with 40 babies named Josyah, but this was followed by decreases in subsequent years:
* In 2021, there were 17 births
* This number fell further to 14 in 2023.
In total, over the period from 2004 to 2023 inclusive, there have been 454 recorded births of babies named Josyah in the United States.