Isaih Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eye-SAY //aɪˈseɪ//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God is salvation; English: variant of Isaiah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Isaih is a variant of the more commonly known Isaiah, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. The original Hebrew form is יְשַׁעְיָהוּ (Yeshayahu), meaning "Yahweh is salvation." This name was transliterated into Greek as Ἠσαΐας (Ēsaïas) and subsequently into Latin as Isaias, before making its way into Old French and then into Middle English as Isaiah.
The variant Isaih likely emerged as a phonetic adaptation in English-speaking contexts, reflecting the name's biblical heritage while maintaining a distinct identity. Historically, the name Isaiah is most notably associated with the biblical prophet Isaiah, who lived during the 8th century BCE.
He is credited with authoring the Book of Isaiah, a significant text in both the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. This book contains prophecies, poetry, and moral teachings, and it has been influential in shaping religious thought throughout the centuries.
The name gained further prominence through translations of the Bible, particularly the King James Version published in 1611, which helped solidify its place in Christian tradition. Culturally, the name Isaiah has been associated with themes of hope, redemption, and divine intervention, reflecting the prophet's messages of comfort and future restoration for the people of Israel.
The enduring nature of the name is also supported by its use in various religious and literary contexts, where it symbolizes faith and resilience. The diminutive form "Isa" has also been used in some cultures, though Isaih itself stands as a unique representation of this historically rich name.
Famous people named Isaih
In this section, you will find notable people named Isaih. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Isaih who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Isaih Thomas is a professional basketball player best known for his time with the Detroit Pistons, winning two NBA championships and being a two-time NBA All-Star.
Isaih Kacyvenski is a former professional American football linebacker best known for his time with the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Isaih was first seen in the United States in 1894.
Isaih has ranked as high as #1224 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Isaih has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Isaih is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Isaih was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Isaih (2015)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Isaih.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2008 | 48 |
| 2007 | 70 |
| 2006 | 60 |
| 2005 | 55 |
| 2004 | 65 |
| 2003 | 54 |
| 2002 | 67 |
| 2001 | 64 |
| 2000 | 65 |
| 1999 | 74 |
| 1998 | 57 |
| 1997 | 71 |
| 1996 | 45 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1894 | 5 |