Izaiah Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eye-ZAY-uh //aɪˈzeɪə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my strength; English: variant of Isaiah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Izaiah is a variant of the name Isaiah, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. The original Hebrew form is יְשַׁעְיָהוּ (Yeshayahu), meaning "Yahweh is salvation." This name was later transliterated into Greek as Ἠσαΐας (Ēsaïas) and subsequently into Latin as Isaias, before making its way into Old French and eventually into Middle English as Isaiah.
The transformation of the name through these languages reflects the historical spread of Judeo-Christian texts and the influence of religious traditions across Europe. Historically, Isaiah is a significant biblical figure, recognized as one of the major prophets in the Hebrew Bible.
His prophetic ministry is traditionally dated to the 8th century BCE, during the reigns of several kings of Judah. The Book of Isaiah, which bears his name, is a foundational text in both Judaism and Christianity, and it has been influential in shaping theological concepts of salvation and justice.
The name gained further prominence with the translation of the Bible into various languages, notably the King James Version in the early 17th century, which helped to solidify its usage in English-speaking contexts. Culturally, the name Izaiah and its variants have been associated with themes of hope, divine intervention, and redemption, reflecting the broader significance of the prophetic messages found in the Book of Isaiah.
The name has also inspired various artistic and literary works throughout history, reinforcing its resonance in religious and cultural narratives. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Izzy have emerged, though they are less historically significant than the full name.
Overall, Izaiah embodies a rich linguistic and cultural heritage that traces back to ancient religious traditions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Izaiah was first seen in the United States in 1984.
Izaiah has ranked as high as #828 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Arizona, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Izaiah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Izaiah 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 Izaiah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
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 Izaiah.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 439 | 439 | 0 |
| 2024 | 468 | 468 | 0 |
| 2023 | 495 | 495 | 0 |
| 2022 | 551 | 551 | 0 |
| 2021 | 514 | 514 | 0 |
| 2020 | 602 | 602 | 0 |
| 2019 | 509 | 509 | 0 |
| 2018 | 546 | 546 | 0 |
| 2017 | 496 | 491 | 5 |
| 2016 | 520 | 520 | 0 |
| 2015 | 532 | 532 | 0 |
| 2014 | 637 | 637 | 0 |
| 2013 | 647 | 647 | 0 |
| 2012 | 729 | 729 | 0 |
| 2011 | 727 | 727 | 0 |
| 2010 | 708 | 703 | 5 |
| 2009 | 744 | 744 | 0 |
| 2008 | 679 | 679 | 0 |
| 2007 | 635 | 635 | 0 |
| 2006 | 589 | 589 | 0 |
| 2005 | 534 | 534 | 0 |
| 2004 | 438 | 438 | 0 |
| 2003 | 426 | 426 | 0 |
| 2002 | 394 | 394 | 0 |
| 2001 | 334 | 334 | 0 |
| 2000 | 274 | 274 | 0 |
| 1999 | 206 | 206 | 0 |
| 1998 | 171 | 171 | 0 |
| 1997 | 113 | 113 | 0 |
| 1996 | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 1995 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1994 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1993 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1992 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1991 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
Top States for Izaiah (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 93 | |
| TX | 86 | |
| FL | 30 | |
| AZ | 19 | |
| NC | 17 | |
| IL | 15 | |
| CO | 14 | |
| GA | 14 | |
| NY | 13 | |
| MI | 10 | |
| IA | 10 | |
| OH | 10 | |
| TN | 9 | |
| NV | 9 | |
| VA | 9 | |
| WA | 8 | |
| OR | 7 | |
| SC | 7 | |
| MA | 7 | |
| MN | 6 | |
| OK | 6 | |
| AR | 5 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| NJ | 5 | |
| NM | 5 | |
| WI | 5 |