Ezequias Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'God strengthens' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Ezequias
Ezequias is a Hebrew name meaning 'God strengthens' or 'strengthened by God'. It is derived from the Hebrew elements 'EZ', meaning 'strength', and 'Qiyahu', meaning 'God will strengthen'. In the Bible, Ezequias was the name of a righteous king of Judah who ruled during the 8th century BC. The name is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Ezequias
The popularity for the name Ezequias peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 17 births, which ranked number 12,092 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Ezequias had the most male births in 2017 with 17, which ranked number 5,291 out of 14,245 male names. The number of births for the name Ezequias has increased sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 11 births, an increase of 37.50%. Among males, Ezequias has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 11 births, an increase of 37.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ezequias
- 10 Year Trend of Ezequias: 37.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ezequias: 37.50%
Popularity of Ezequias by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ezequias. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ezequias in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ezequias is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ezequias
- Total Births of Ezequias: 11 (3.24%)
- Male Births of Ezequias: 11 (3.24%)
Given the upward trend of Ezequias over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.24% increase in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. Male births for Ezequias have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 11 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.24%.