Isaiah

Isaiah is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “Yahweh is salvation.” In 2024 it was given to 5,250 boys in the United States.

Isaiah at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
“Yahweh is salvation”
Pronunciation
/aɪˈzeɪ.ə/

About the name Isaiah

Isaiah belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “Yahweh is salvation” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Isaiah first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #39 in 2006, and in 2024 5,250 babies received the name — 248,633 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Isaiah in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#39 in 2006
Peak year
2006
Babies named Isaiah in 2024
5,250
Total since 1880
248,633

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Isaiah mean?

Isaiah means “Yahweh is salvation” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Isaiah a boy or girl name?

Isaiah is a boy name. In 2024, 5,250 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Isaiah?

Isaiah comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Isaiah?

Isaiah first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #39 in 2006, and 5,250 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Isaiah?

Isaiah is pronounced /aɪˈzeɪ.ə/ (IPA).

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