Izaiah
Izaiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is salvation.
Origin and history
Izaiah is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the classic Biblical Hebrew name Isaiah. It has gained steady popularity in the United States in recent decades as parents seek a contemporary twist on a traditional name. In Hebrew, the name means 'God is salvation'.
Popularity in the United States
14,899 babies in the United States have been named Izaiah since 1880. It ranks #976 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #556.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.4 %)
- TX (15 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- AZ (4.4 %)
- NY (4.1 %)
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 | 27 |
| 1990-2000 | 715 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,047 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,041 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,069 |
Famous people named Izaiah
- Izaiah Brockington: Athlete, Basketball Player
- Izaiah Giddens: Athlete, Football Player
Nicknames
Zay, Zai
Fun facts
- The 'Iz-' spelling offers a contemporary stylistic alternative while preserving the traditional pronunciation of Isaiah.
- The name has risen into the top 600 names for U.S. boys in recent years, reflecting a broader trend of alternative spellings.