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Isiah Boy

Popularity: #776 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationih-ZYE-uh / ɪˈzaɪə

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: Salvation; English: Variant of Isaiah

Historical & Cultural Background

Isiah is a variant of the name Isaiah, which has its roots in Hebrew, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Jewish and Christian traditions. It is often associated with the biblical prophet Isaiah, who is known for his prophecies and writings in the Old Testament. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States.

Trend Summary

Isiah has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Isaiah
  • Isaias

International Variants

  • Isaías (Spanish)
  • Isaias (Portuguese)
  • Isay (Russian)

Famous people named Isiah

Isiah Thomas is a former professional basketball player and Hall of Famer known for his time with the Detroit Pistons.

Isiah Whitlock Jr. is an American actor recognized for his roles in television and film, including 'The Wire.'.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa is a professional baseball player who has played in Major League Baseball.

Isiah Pacheco is a professional football player known for his role as a running back in the NFL.

Fictional characters named Isiah

Isiah is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II,' known for his role in the story.

Isiah is a character in the novel 'The Book of Isaiah,' representing themes of prophecy and faith.

Sibling Suggestions

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)

Top States for Isiah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 13
15%
CA 12
14%
GA 10
11%
MI 9
10%
OH 8
9%
FL 8
9%
IL 8
9%
LA 5
6%
NC 5
6%
AR 5
6%
NY 5
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188020
188124
188228
188324
188424
188526
188622
188732
188835
188916
189032
189127
189237
189331
189443
189535
189631
189727
189829
189921
190044
190119
190228
190331
190428
190535
190629
190739
190839
190948
191056
191152
191279
191356
1914101
191596
191681
191798
1918130
1919145
1920123
1921118
1922138
1923140
1924138
1925129
1926130
1927110
1928121
1929123
1930103
1931108
1932108
193396
193479
193588
1936100
193785
193895
1939102
194083
194199
194298
1943105
1944118
194584
1946117
1947113
1948125
1949114
195097
1951102
1952109
195399
1954100
1955109
195687
1957100
1958105
1959101
196064
196177
196272
196365
196490
196552
196670
196777
196864
196956
197045
197147
197252
197353
197451
197559
197657
197757
197861
197959
198064
198198
1982114
1983104
1984120
1985130
1986107
1987205
1988302
1989409
1990511
1991449
1992392
1993323
1994360
1995488
1996658
1997741
1998768
1999781
2000797
2001822
2002746
2003734
2004712
2005742
2006730
2007627
2008635
2009497
2010424
2011366
2012293
2013266
2014187
2015178
2016197
2017170
2018169
2019157
2020131
2021137
2022141
2023132
2024148