Isaiah
Isaiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is salvation.
Origin and history
Isaiah is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew name Yeshayahu, meaning 'salvation of the Lord' or 'God is salvation.' It belongs to a major Old Testament prophet and author of the Book of Isaiah. In the United States, the name has seen steady, strong popularity, consistently ranking among the top boy names in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
254,020 babies in the United States have been named Isaiah since 1880. It ranks #150 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #56.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.3 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
- OH (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 304 |
| 1890-1900 | 264 |
| 1900-1910 | 263 |
| 1910-1920 | 845 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,262 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,039 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,194 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,180 |
| 1960-1970 | 727 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,578 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,709 |
| 1990-2000 | 36,586 |
| 2000-2010 | 92,786 |
| 2010-2019 | 76,320 |
| 2020-2029 | 32,963 |
Famous people named Isaiah
- Isaiah Thomas: Athlete, Basketball Player
- Isaiah Washington: Actor
Nicknames
Zay, Ike
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Hebrew Prophet Isaiah, who played a central role in Judeo-Christian scripture.
- While traditional, Isaiah experienced a massive surge in U.S. popularity starting in the late 1990s.