Jesiah
Jesiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
The Lord exists, or whom Jehovah heals.
Origin and history
Jesiah is a Biblical Hebrew name meaning 'the Lord exists' or 'whom Jehovah heals'. It is closely related to the name Josiah and has gained modern popularity in the United States as an alternative to similar classical names. Its usage has increased significantly in recent years as parents seek distinctive yet traditional-sounding names.
Popularity in the United States
4,394 babies in the United States have been named Jesiah since 1880. It ranks #1873 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #856.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.4 %)
- CA (18.3 %)
- FL (12.4 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- GA (5.6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 57 |
| 1990-2000 | 116 |
| 2000-2010 | 886 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,836 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,494 |
Fun facts
- Jesiah appears in the Old Testament (1 Chronicles) as one of the warriors who joined King David.
- More than a quarter of all published U.S. births for Jesiah since 1880 have occurred since 2020.