UK boy's name
Hilkiah
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "portion of the Lord".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hilkiah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hilkiah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2017 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Hilkiah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Hilkiah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hilkiah ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 boys were registered as Hilkiah.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hilkiah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Hilkiah mean?
The name Hilkiah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew words "helek" (portion) and "Yah" (a shortened form of the name Yahweh, meaning "God"), suggesting the meaning "portion of God" or "God is my portion."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hilkiah is found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Kings and the Book of Chronicles. Hilkiah was a high priest during the reign of King Josiah in the 7th century BCE. He played a pivotal role in the rediscovery of the Book of the Law, which led to religious reforms and a renewed emphasis on following the commandments and teachings of God.
In the 6th century BCE, another Hilkiah is mentioned in the Book of Ezra as one of the priests who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile. This Hilkiah was a descendant of the earlier high priest Hilkiah from the Book of Kings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hilkiah. One of the most famous was Hilkiah ben Shallum (born around 675 BCE), the high priest during the reign of King Josiah who discovered the Book of the Law in the Temple of Jerusalem, as mentioned in the Bible.
Another prominent figure was Hilkiah ben Galen (c. 110-180 CE), a Jewish scholar and Talmudic sage who lived in ancient Palestine during the Roman period. He is known for his contributions to the development of Jewish law and his teachings, which are recorded in the Mishnah.
In the 12th century, Hilkiah ben Abraham (c. 1120-1190) was a prominent French rabbi and scholar. He is best known for his work "Sefer ha-Hikkur" (Book of Laws and Principles), a comprehensive treatise on Jewish law and philosophy.
During the Renaissance period, Hilkiah ben David Trani (c. 1510-1588) was an Italian rabbi and scholar who served as the chief rabbi of Ferrara, Italy. He was renowned for his expertise in Jewish law and his numerous writings on various topics, including Talmudic commentaries and legal rulings.
In the 19th century, Hilkiah Crooke (1788-1877) was an English Wesleyan Methodist minister and author who wrote extensively on religious topics and served as the president of the Wesleyan Conference in 1854.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Hilkiah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hilkiah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4812 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Hilkiah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hilkiah in the UK right now?
In 2017, Hilkiah was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hilkiah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Hilkiah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hilkiah?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "portion of the Lord".
How many people are called Hilkiah in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Hilkiah across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.