Iziah
Iziah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is salvation.
Origin and history
Iziah is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the biblical Hebrew name Isaiah. It has gained steady popularity in the United States as an alternative rendering of the classic name. The name carries a strong traditional meaning while offering a contemporary visual style.
Popularity in the United States
1,332 babies in the United States have been named Iziah since 1880. It ranks #3375 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1776.
States where it is most popular
- TX (37 %)
- CA (25.4 %)
- NY (13 %)
- FL (8.5 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 18 |
| 1990-2000 | 160 |
| 2000-2010 | 602 |
| 2010-2019 | 385 |
| 2020-2029 | 151 |
Nicknames
Ziah, Izzy
Fun facts
- Iziah developed as a creative, phonetic respelling of the traditional name Isaiah.
- The name has consistently appeared in U.S. birth records in recent decades alongside other 'Z'-accentuated names.