Tobiah
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Tobiah is a Hebrew name meaning “the Lord is good”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.22% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Tobiah
Tobiah is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning the Lord is good. The name consists of the name of the deity, often represented as Yah, combined with the adjective tob, indicating pleasantness or goodness. It appears in the Book of Nehemiah as an adversary of the governor who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem. Despite the antagonist character in the Bible, the name remains a common expression of religious piety and gratitude.
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Gender Usage of the Name Tobiah
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Tobiah is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.22% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Tobiah
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Tobiah is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 9.55M births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 641K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 551K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 772K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Tobiah ranked #5,225 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #3,778 in 2024 — a drop of 1,447 places. Tobiah is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #3,048 in 2013. Its lowest recorded position was #10,387 in 2016. Over the last 7 years (2018–2025) the name rose 1448 places (from #6,673 to #5,225).
Characteristics of the Name Tobiah
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- T — Boy Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- h — Boy Names Ending in “h”
Name AestheticMethodology
Tobiah is a three-syllable name with a strong-secondary-weak stress pattern, offering a rhythmic, almost ceremonial sound. It is firmly linked to Tobiah the biblical character from the Book of Tobit, a narrative involving angelic interaction. This historical depth and phonetic flow support an Elegant & Timeless and Mystical & Ancient aesthetic.
Middle Names For Tobiah
Middle names used with TobiahMethodology
Tobiah is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Tobiah Christopher · Tobiah Joe · Tobiah Joel
Middle name suggestions for TobiahMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Tobiah is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Tobiah David · Tobiah Devon · Tobiah Dylan · Tobiah Derek · Tobiah Dewey. View all 140 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Tobiah
Biblical ReferencesMethodology
As one of the Biblical Boy Names, Tobiah appears 15 times throughout the Bible. Selected verses include:
- Old Testament - Ezra (EZR 2:60):
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred and fifty-two.
- Old Testament - Nehemiah (NEH 2:10):
And Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, hearing of it, were greatly troubled because a man had come to the help of the children of Israel.
Names Similar to Tobiah
Sound Like Tobiah Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Toby · Tobey · Tobie · View all 28 names
Spelled Like Tobiah Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Tobia · Tobias
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Thomas · Timothy · Tyler · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joshua · Noah · Elijah · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Elijah · Nathaniel · Sebastian · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Tobiah”
Dictionary Meaning of "Tobiah"Methodology
An Ammonite mentioned in the Book of Nehemiah. (biblical character)
Examples
- But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What is this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?
A male given name from Hebrew
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How to Spell Tobiah in ASL
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