UK boy's name
Oziah
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's strength" or "God is strong".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Oziah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Oziah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 4 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2020 to 2024. 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Oziah. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oziah ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 4 boys were registered as Oziah.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oziah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2020
4 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Oziah mean?
The name Oziah traces its origins to the Hebrew language and culture. It is a variant spelling of the biblical name Uzziah, which means "strength of the Lord" or "the Lord is my strength." The name Uzziah appears in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the books of 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles.
In the Bible, Uzziah, also known as Azariah, was a king of Judah who reigned from around 783 to 742 BC. He is remembered for his military accomplishments and for his sin of entering the temple to burn incense, an act reserved for priests. According to the biblical account, Uzziah was struck with leprosy as a punishment for this transgression.
The earliest recorded use of the variant spelling Oziah can be traced back to the 17th century. One notable figure with this name was Oziah Towne (1633-1718), an early settler in Massachusetts Bay Colony and a prominent landowner in the town of Topsfield.
Another historical figure named Oziah was Oziah Blanchard (1737-1818), an American Revolutionary War soldier from Massachusetts. He fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Battle of Saratoga.
In the 19th century, Oziah Wilkinson (1816-1890) was a Methodist minister and educator from England. He served as the principal of the Wesleyan College in Taunton, Somerset, and played a significant role in the development of higher education for women.
One of the most famous individuals named Oziah was Oziah Whiteley (1849-1917), an English businessman and eccentric millionaire from Yorkshire. He amassed a fortune through his retail and manufacturing businesses and became known for his philanthropy and eccentric behavior, such as dressing in a unique style and carrying a sword.
Another notable figure was Oziah Williams (1805-1873), an American missionary and translator who worked among the Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest. He is particularly remembered for his contributions to the translation of the Bible into the Nez Perce language.
While the name Oziah has its roots in the Hebrew language and biblical history, it has been used across various cultures and time periods, often as a variant spelling of the more common name Uzziah. Despite its relative rarity, the name has been borne by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from religion and education to business and military service.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oziah over time
The chart below shows babies named Oziah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Oziah, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oziah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oziah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4275 | 15 | 4 |
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- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
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FAQ
Oziah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oziah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Oziah was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Oziah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 4 babies registered as Oziah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oziah?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's strength" or "God is strong".
How many people are called Oziah in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Oziah across the 4 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.