Isaiah
Isaiah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˈzeɪ.ə/ · /aɪˈzaɪ.ə/
Meaning and origin of Isaiah
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἠσαΐας (Ēsaḯas) from Hebrew יְשַׁעְיָהוּ (yəšaʿyā́hū).
How popular is Isaiah?
Since 1880, 690 girls and 254,020 boys in the U.S. have been named Isaiah (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2786 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #39 in 2006. In 2025 it ranked #57 for boys, with 5,273 babies given the name.
Names similar to Isaiah
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Sibling name ideas for Isaiah
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Isaiah FAQ
What does the name Isaiah mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Ancient Greek Ἠσαΐας (Ēsaḯas) from Hebrew יְשַׁעְיָהוּ (yəšaʿyā́hū).
What is the origin of the name Isaiah?
Isaiah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Isaiah?
Since 1880, 690 girls and 254,020 boys in the U.S. have been named Isaiah (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2786 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #39 in 2006. In 2025 it ranked #57 for boys, with 5,273 babies given the name.
Is Isaiah a boy or girl name?
Isaiah is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 690 girls and 254,020 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.