Biblical Boy Names Ending in -ah (or -iah)

Looking for a biblical boy name that ends in -ah (or -iah)? This list is your one-stop shop for finding the perfect baby name!

• Noah. A short, soft baby name with a very famous biblical namesake.
• Elijah. A hugely popular prophet name perfectly in step with current trends.
• Josiah. A popular boy's name with a solid biblical backbone.
• Isaiah. A hugely popular prophet's name from the Old Testament.
• Jeremiah. There are several people named Jeremiah in the Bible, the most famous of whom is of course the Old Testament prophet.
• Micah. The author of the Book of Micah provides parents with yet another interesting baby name possibility.
• Jonah. An 8th-century BC prophet whose prophesies are recorded in the Book of Jonah, the second book of the Minor Prophets section of the Old Testament.
• Messiah. Not too long ago, no one would've even considered naming their baby boy Messiah. But the world changes, and a child called Messiah is no longer a rarity.
• Judah. This biblical boys' name has gone from rags to riches almost overnight.
• Nehemiah. The central figure of the Book of Nehemiah, the biblical Nehemiah helped rebuild Jerusalem after his release from captivity by King Artaxerxes I.
• Zachariah. A variation of Zechariah.
• Hezekiah. This biblical boy's name, borrowed from the 13th king of Judah, has been working its way in. What do you think of it?
• Azariah. A once-obscure Old Testament name that has found some favor with millennial parents.
• Uriah. A long-neglected Old Testament boy name that's being revived by modern parents.
• Jedidiah. In the Bible, Jedidiahis the "blessing name" given by God to baby Solomon, delivered through the prophet Nathan.
• Jesiah. One of the more accessible versions of the Old Testament name Isshiah.
• Zechariah. Yet another Minor Prophet with his own Book.
• Benaiah. The biblical warrior who killed a lion all by himself sports a name that's distinctive, but wearable.
• Asaiah. This name is borne by several biblical figures, including a prince of the tribe of Simeon and a servant of King Josiah of Judah.
• Zephaniah. The name of several biblical figures, the most prominent being the prophet who prophesied in the days of Josiah and authored the Book of Zephaniah.
• Jeriah. Jeriah traces its biblical roots to the Old Testament, where he appears as the first son of Hebron.
• Obadiah. The name of a Minor Prophet and the author of the Book of Obadiah, the shortest book of the Old Testament.
• Micaiah. Yet another appellation borrowed from an Old Testament prophet. As a baby name, Micaiah has been used for both girls and boys.
• Urijah. A variation of Uriah.
• Uzziah. In the Bible, this name belongs to the tenth king of Judah.
• Joah. Belonging to multiple Old Testament characters, this mini moniker is complete at just four letters. Perfect for the minimalist parent!
• Eliah. A variation of Elijah.
• Amaziah. A name borne by several biblical figures, including the somewhat controversial ninth king of Judah, whom we learn about in the Old Testament.
• Zedekiah. Meaning "the Lord is just", this name belongs to several biblical characters, the most prominent of whom is the ill-fated 20th king of Judah. Major draw: the zippy nickname Zed.
• Jorah. Jorah may be a Game of Thrones character, but the name Jorah also has a surprising biblical link: in the Old Testament, "the sons of Jorah" are among the first to return from the Babylonian exile.
• Salah. A variation of Shelah.
• Hazaiah. A singular boys' name borrowed from a minor biblical figure mentioned in passing in the Book of Nehemiah.
• Zebadiah. An unusual, eye-catching name borne by several minor Old Testament characters.
• Manoah. In the Bible, this name belongs to the father of Samson, the legendary warrior and judge famous for his superhuman strength and unshorn hair.
• Tobiah. An alternative to Tobias—with a less virtuous biblical bearer.
• Jedaiah. A rarely-encountered baby name borne by several minor Old Testament characters.
• Neziah. In the Bible, Neziah refers to an ancestor of temple workers who returned to their homeland following their release from captivity in Babylon. As a baby name, Neziah has yet to capture widespread notice.
• Abijah. The name of several biblical characters, male and female, Abijah packs a biblical punch!
• Adonijah. The name of the handsome but ill-fated fourth son of King David. As a baby name, much of Adonijah's appeal lies in its meaning ("God is my lord").
• Janoah. For those who like both biblical names and place names, this name is doubly perfect: in the Bible, Janoah is a town located on the border of Ephraim.
• Hananiah. A name shared by a considerable number of biblical figures—some good, some less so.
• Mattaniah. The Old Testament is peppered with men named Mattaniah, lending this name plenty of biblical cred.
• Shammah. There are several men with the name Shammah in the Bible, all minor characters.
• Adaiah. There's no shortage of male biblical characters called Adaiah, but in modern-day America, Adaiah reads unisex.
• Ahijah. This boy's name is rarely encountered in the U.S., despite having several biblical namesakes, the most famous of who is probably the prophet Ahijah.
• Alvah. Still occasionally given to baby boys a century ago, Alvah since fallen into baby name oblivion.
• Azaniah. A big biblical name made more baby-friendly by the cool nickname Aza. In the Bible, Azaniah is only mentioned in passing as the father of a Levite a man who sealed the renewed covenant described in the Book of Nehemiah.
• Elishah. This one appears both as a place name and a personal name in the Bible. Not to be confused with Elisha (the prophet).
• Elkanah. The name of a couple of biblical figures, the most famous of whom is the husband of Hannah and the father of her children including the prophet Samuel.
• Gedaliah. A long and frilly boy's name belonging to a handful of biblical characters.
• Hilkiah. Several Hilkiahs show up in the Bible, the most famous of whom is the high priest who found a lost copy of the Book of the Law.
• Jaaziah. A rarely-heard Old Testament name with an exotic look and sound.
• Jeshaiah. A bit of a mouthful, even for the most intrepid biblical baby namer.
• Maaseiah. Virtually unheard of in the contemporary U.S., the name Maaseiah is shared by several minor biblical characters.
• Methuselah. Perhaps a bit too much for a modern baby, this name traces its biblical provenance to Genesis, where it belongs to the grandfather of Noah.
• Nethaniah. Nethaniah was a common name in biblical times, and several Nethaniahs pop up in Scripture.