Isaiah
Isaiah first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2006, when 10,459 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 5,267.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Isaiah popular?
Declining Isaiah is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
| 2020s | 32,963 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 76,320 | |
| 2000s | 92,786 | |
| 1990s | 36,586 | |
| 1980s | 6,709 | |
| 1970s | 1,578 | |
| 1960s | 727 | |
| 1950s | 1,180 | |
| 1940s | 1,194 | |
| 1930s | 1,039 | |
| 1920s | 1,262 | |
| 1910s | 845 | |
| 1900s | 263 | |
| 1890s | 264 | |
| 1880s | 304 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Isaiah mean?
Isaiah comes from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, “Yahweh is salvation.” He was one of the greatest Old Testament prophets, widely quoted in the New Testament.
Nicknames for Isaiah
- Zay
- Izzy
Variants & spellings
- Isaias
- Esaias
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isaiah mean?
Isaiah means Yahweh is salvation. Isaiah comes from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, “Yahweh is salvation.” He was one of the greatest Old Testament prophets, widely quoted in the New Testament.
What is the origin of the name Isaiah?
Isaiah is of Hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Isaiah?
Isaiah is pronounced “eye-ZAY-uh.”
Is Isaiah a boy or a girl name?
Isaiah is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Isaiah a popular name right now?
Isaiah is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
How popular is the name Isaiah?
In 2025, Isaiah ranked #57 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Isaiah most popular?
Isaiah was most popular in 2006, when about 10,459 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Isaiah?
Common nicknames for Isaiah include Zay, Izzy.
What names are similar to Isaiah?
Names similar to Isaiah include Elijah, Josiah, Ezra, Micah.
What names go well with Isaiah?
Hebrew names that pair well with Isaiah include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.