Tobiah
MeaningGod is good · Hebrew
- US rank
- #4,707
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,665 in 1977
21 babies were named Tobiah in the US in 2025. It has climbed 334 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 81,301 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Tobiah, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tobiah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTobiah first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1977, when it reached #2,665.
- Then vs nowTobiah is 3.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 81,301.
- TrendTobiah has climbed 334 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,707. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Tobiah means “God is good”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Tobiah
Tobiah is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “God is good”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-iah”. US birth records list Tobiah for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 48 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #2,665 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,707, with 21 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.2 | 240,642 boys |
| 1980s | 3.1 | 325,733 boys |
| 1990s | 4.1 | 244,499 boys |
| 2000s | 7.2 | 139,665 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 77,399 boys |
| 2020s | 9.6 | 103,806 boys |
Other spellings of Tobiah
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Tobiah
What does the name Tobiah mean?
Tobiah means “God is good” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Tobiah?
Tobiah has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Tobiah a boy or girl name?
Tobiah is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tobiah?
Tobiah ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1977 (#2,665).