Isiah
Isiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Salvation of the Lord.
Origin and history
Isiah is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, serving as a variant spelling of Isaiah. It translates to 'Salvation of the Lord' or 'Yahweh is salvation'. In the United States, it is a well-established traditional name that has seen steady historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
24,710 babies in the United States have been named Isiah since 1880. It ranks #745 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1183.
States where it is most popular
- NY (8.2 %)
- TX (7.9 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
- SC (6 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 251 |
| 1890-1900 | 313 |
| 1900-1910 | 340 |
| 1910-1920 | 894 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,270 |
| 1930-1940 | 964 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,056 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,009 |
| 1960-1970 | 687 |
| 1970-1980 | 541 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,653 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,471 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,042 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,408 |
| 2020-2029 | 811 |
Famous people named Isiah
- Isiah Thomas: Basketball Player, Coach
Nicknames
Zay, Ike
Fun facts
- Isiah is a common variant of Isaiah, omitting the middle 'a' while retaining the identical pronunciation.
- The spelling became widely recognizable through legendary NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas.