Asaiah
Asaiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh has made, or God has created.
Origin and history
Asaiah is a male name of Biblical Hebrew origin meaning 'Yahweh has made' or 'created by God.' In the Old Testament, Asaiah is a officer of King Josiah and a chief of the Simeonites. The name has seen a modern rise in popularity in the United States as parents seek unique, traditional biblical names.
Popularity in the United States
2,075 babies in the United States have been named Asaiah since 1880. It ranks #2835 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #917.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.8 %)
- CA (14.7 %)
- FL (13.2 %)
- NC (7 %)
- GA (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 30 |
| 2000-2010 | 161 |
| 2010-2019 | 535 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,349 |
Fun facts
- In the Old Testament, Asaiah was one of the men sent by King Josiah to consult the prophetess Huldah.
- While historically rare, over half of all U.S. births recorded with the name Asaiah occurred between 2020 and 2025.