Achiya: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֲחִיָּה
Pronounced ah-khee-YAH
Meaning of Achiya
Achiya means "my brother is God," expressing closeness between a person and God. It is the name of Achiya the Shilonite, the prophet who foretold Jeroboam's kingship.
And it came to pass at that time, when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; now Ahijah had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field.
וַיְהִי בָּעֵת הַהִיא וְיָרׇבְעָם יָצָא מִירוּשָׁלָ͏ִם וַיִּמְצָא אֹתוֹ אֲחִיָּה הַשִּׁילֹנִי הַנָּבִיא בַּדֶּרֶךְ וְהוּא מִתְכַּסֶּה בְּשַׂלְמָה חֲדָשָׁה וּשְׁנֵיהֶם לְבַדָּם בַּשָּׂדֶה׃
Achiya in Hebrew
Achiya is written אחיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲחִיָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- חHet
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 24 (Alef 1 + Het 8 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod is my brother
- Pronunciationah-khee-YAH
- Hebrewאחיה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Achiya ranked #144 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (97 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #141, in 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 144 | 97 |
| 2023 | 141 | 108 |
| 2022 | 149 | 98 |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Achiya
What does the name Achiya mean?
Achiya means "my brother is God," expressing closeness between a person and God. It is the name of Achiya the Shilonite, the prophet who foretold Jeroboam's kingship.
How do you pronounce Achiya?
Achiya is pronounced ah-khee-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Achiya in Hebrew?
Achiya is written אחיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲחִיָּה).
Is Achiya a biblical name?
Yes. Achiya appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Kings 11:29.
How popular is the name Achiya in Israel?
In 2024, Achiya ranked #144 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (97 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #141, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Achiya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אחיה adds up to 24 (Alef 1 + Het 8 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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