Isayah
Isayah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is salvation.
Origin and history
Isayah is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the classic biblical name Isaiah. It derives from the Hebrew name Yesha'yahu, meaning 'God is salvation'. In the United States, it offers a distinct visual twist on a deeply rooted traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
791 babies in the United States have been named Isayah since 1880. It ranks #3885 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1847.
States where it is most popular
- CA (54.1 %)
- TX (26.1 %)
- NY (10.8 %)
- FL (9 %)
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 | 68 |
| 2000-2010 | 372 |
| 2010-2019 | 271 |
| 2020-2029 | 80 |
Famous people named Isayah
- Isayah Loudermilk: American football player
Nicknames
Zay, Izzy
Fun facts
- Isayah explicitly incorporates 'y' to make the second-syllable 'ZAY' sound clearer to read.
- Despite its modern spelling, the name traces its roots back thousands of years to ancient Judea.