Josias
- Meaning
- God supports, heals
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What does Josias mean?
Josias means “God supports, heals”.
Josias is a form of Josiah. It shares the recorded meaning “God supports, heals” with that name. Through Josiah, it has a biblical connection.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Josias yet.
How popular is Josias?
United States · 2025Explore how often Josias is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #950 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Josias
- 247 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 15.4% More than 2024
Josias over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #950 | 247 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,039 | 214 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,103 | 193 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,089 | 201 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,145 | 176 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,031 | 199 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,316 | 139 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,426 | 123 |
| 2017 | Boys | #1,317 | 137 |
| 2016 | Boys | #1,321 | 136 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,236 | 148 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,238 | 147 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Josias
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Josiah
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God supports, heals
Shares the recorded meaning “God supports, heals” with Josias.
Joziah
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God supports, heals
Shares the recorded meaning “God supports, heals” with Josias.
Noah
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Rest, repose
Shares an origin with Josias.
Oliver
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree
Shares an origin with Josias.
James
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares an origin with Josias.
Elijah
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Yahweh is God
Shares an origin with Josias.
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