Isiah Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ih-ZYE-uh /ɪˈzaɪə/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: Salvation; English: Variant of Isaiah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Isiah is derived from the Hebrew name Yeshayahu, which means "Yahweh is salvation." The name has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language, where "Yah" refers to God and "yasha" means to save or deliver. This name was later transliterated into Greek as Ἠσαΐας (Esaias) and subsequently into Latin as Isaias.
The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Latin Vulgate, a late 4th-century Latin translation of the Bible, which popularized the name in Christian contexts. Isiah is notably associated with the biblical prophet Isaiah, who lived in the 8th century BCE and is credited with authoring the Book of Isaiah, a significant text in both Jewish and Christian traditions.
The prophet's messages, which include themes of judgment, redemption, and the coming of the Messiah, have had a profound impact on religious thought. The name appears in various forms in different translations of the Bible, with Isiah being one of the variations that emerged in English translations, particularly in the King James Version published in 1611.
Culturally, the name Isiah carries connotations of hope and divine intervention, reflecting the prophetic legacy of its biblical namesake. The enduring significance of the name is also seen in its variations and diminutives, such as Isaiah, which have been widely used in religious and literary contexts.
The name's historical and spiritual associations contribute to its lasting resonance in various cultures, particularly within Judeo-Christian traditions.
Famous people named Isiah
In this section, you will find notable people named Isiah. 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 Isiah who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Isiah who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Isiah Thomas is a former professional basketball player best known for his time with the Detroit Pistons, winning two NBA championships and being a 12-time NBA All-Star.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is an actor best known for his roles in The Wire, Chi-Raq, and the film Black Klansman.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Isiah was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Isiah has ranked as high as #634 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, South Carolina, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Isiah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Isiah 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 Isiah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Isiah (2024)
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 | 13 | |
| CA | 12 | |
| GA | 10 | |
| MI | 9 | |
| OH | 8 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| IL | 8 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| AR | 5 | |
| NY | 5 | |
| LA | 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 Isiah.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 148 |
| 2023 | 132 |
| 2022 | 141 |
| 2021 | 137 |
| 2020 | 131 |
| 2019 | 157 |
| 2018 | 169 |
| 2017 | 170 |
| 2016 | 197 |
| 2015 | 178 |
| 2014 | 187 |
| 2013 | 266 |
| 2012 | 293 |
| 2011 | 366 |
| 2010 | 424 |
| 2009 | 497 |
| 2008 | 635 |
| 2007 | 627 |
| 2006 | 730 |
| 2005 | 742 |
| 2004 | 712 |
| 2003 | 734 |
| 2002 | 746 |
| 2001 | 822 |
| 2000 | 797 |
| 1999 | 781 |
| 1998 | 768 |
| 1997 | 741 |
| 1996 | 658 |
| 1995 | 488 |
| 1994 | 360 |
| 1993 | 323 |
| 1992 | 392 |
| 1991 | 449 |
| 1990 | 511 |
| 1989 | 409 |
| 1988 | 302 |
| 1987 | 205 |
| 1986 | 107 |
| 1985 | 130 |
| 1984 | 120 |
| 1983 | 104 |
| 1982 | 114 |
| 1981 | 98 |
| 1980 | 64 |
| 1979 | 59 |
| 1978 | 61 |
| 1977 | 57 |
| 1976 | 57 |
| 1975 | 59 |
| 1974 | 51 |
| 1973 | 53 |
| 1972 | 52 |
| 1971 | 47 |
| 1970 | 45 |
| 1969 | 56 |
| 1968 | 64 |
| 1967 | 77 |
| 1966 | 70 |
| 1965 | 52 |
| 1964 | 90 |
| 1963 | 65 |
| 1962 | 72 |
| 1961 | 77 |
| 1960 | 64 |
| 1959 | 101 |
| 1958 | 105 |
| 1957 | 100 |
| 1956 | 87 |
| 1955 | 109 |
| 1954 | 100 |
| 1953 | 99 |
| 1952 | 109 |
| 1951 | 102 |
| 1950 | 97 |
| 1949 | 114 |
| 1948 | 125 |
| 1947 | 113 |
| 1946 | 117 |
| 1945 | 84 |
| 1944 | 118 |
| 1943 | 105 |
| 1942 | 98 |
| 1941 | 99 |
| 1940 | 83 |
| 1939 | 102 |
| 1938 | 95 |
| 1937 | 85 |
| 1936 | 100 |
| 1935 | 88 |
| 1934 | 79 |
| 1933 | 96 |
| 1932 | 108 |
| 1931 | 108 |
| 1930 | 103 |
| 1929 | 123 |
| 1928 | 121 |
| 1927 | 110 |
| 1926 | 130 |
| 1925 | 129 |
| 1924 | 138 |
| 1923 | 140 |
| 1922 | 138 |
| 1921 | 118 |
| 1920 | 123 |
| 1919 | 145 |
| 1918 | 130 |
| 1917 | 98 |
| 1916 | 81 |
| 1915 | 96 |
| 1914 | 101 |
| 1913 | 56 |
| 1912 | 79 |
| 1911 | 52 |
| 1910 | 56 |
| 1909 | 48 |
| 1908 | 39 |
| 1907 | 39 |
| 1906 | 29 |
| 1905 | 35 |
| 1904 | 28 |
| 1903 | 31 |
| 1902 | 28 |
| 1901 | 19 |
| 1900 | 44 |
| 1899 | 21 |
| 1898 | 29 |
| 1897 | 27 |
| 1896 | 31 |
| 1895 | 35 |
| 1894 | 43 |
| 1893 | 31 |
| 1892 | 37 |
| 1891 | 27 |
| 1890 | 32 |
| 1889 | 16 |
| 1888 | 35 |
| 1887 | 32 |
| 1886 | 22 |
| 1885 | 26 |
| 1884 | 24 |
| 1883 | 24 |
| 1882 | 28 |
| 1881 | 24 |
| 1880 | 20 |