I really like Josiah. It’s masculine, it works for any age, and it’s not boring (but neither is it at all strange). I think I would consider it for a son!
I had no idea this was becoming so popular. I haven't heard it once in my area despite the fact that it is currently in the top 100 of the charts. It's actually a really nice name, so I can see why it's so high up there.
Familiar but under-used. I quite like this name. It is a biblical name but, not so overly in-your-face. I can see the "Joey" nickname as a child / "Jo" as a teenager. I like it better than Joseph just based on how over-used that name is in comparison. Josiah suits a grown man much better than Joshua, which always sounds like a little boy to me, too.
Much like Isaiah, I often heard this name used by young Christian parents back when I went to church, and have grown to associate this name strongly with religious people. Given my wariness of Christians, that's not a good thing in my mind, and I'd probably feel nervous and uncomfortable the second I heard someone introduce himself as "Josiah." So, I don't have the best feelings regarding this name, which is a shame, because I don't actually think it sounds that bad.
I love the name Josiah. It is beautiful and has always been my favorite name for a boy. It gets mixed up with Joshua a lot. I don't mind that so much though since Joshua is another beautiful name. It can have a "s" or "z" pronunciation. It is also somewhat unique yet traditional.
My great grandfather's name was Josiah. I've always thought it was kind of cool and unique. I was actually surprised that so many people had good things to say about this name. Maybe it will make a comeback!
I like this name. Both for a girl, and a boy.Not long ago, I had a dream that I was in a square confused and lost. I came across this sailor looking guy, and I asked him where I was. He said, "Your name is not Sasha. It's Josia." And I'm all, "What?". But yes, it's very weird. That's how I found this name, I was curious to see if it existed.
I love this name for the Biblical character and also the sound of it. I named my son this, thinking it was a very unique name, but later found out it is becoming quite popular. My husband and I pronounce it with a "z" sound, but both his grandfathers pronounce it with the (correct?) "s" sound.
― Anonymous User 8/3/2009
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I love having this name because not a lot of other guys have it. It makes me feel unique.
Oh my god I absolutely adore this name! I always loved it and first came across the name when I was reading a Nancy Drew book. One of the character's names was Josiah Crowley.
― Anonymous User 10/12/2007
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I love this name, I love that it's an awesome name, but you hardly ever hear of anyone having this name. I love it!