Isiah

Isiah is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 148 boys in the United States.

Isiah at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Isiah

Isiah belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Isiah first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #268 in 1894, and in 2024 148 babies received the name — 24,587 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Isiah in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#268 in 1894
Peak year
2001
Babies named Isiah in 2024
148
Total since 1880
24,587

Isiah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1139 in 2021
Babies named Isiah in 2025
10
Total since 1996
341

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Isiah mean?

The meaning of Isiah is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Isiah a boy or girl name?

Isiah is a boy name. In 2024, 148 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Isiah?

Isiah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Isiah?

Isiah first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #268 in 1894, and 148 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].