Jessiah Unisex
Origin(s)
Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'God exists'; English: variant of Jesse
Historical & Cultural Background
Jessiah is a modern name that combines elements from traditional names. The name Jesse has biblical roots, being associated with the father of King David in the Old Testament. The suffix '-iah' is often used in Hebrew names, signifying a connection to God. As a relatively recent creation, Jessiah reflects contemporary naming trends that favor unique variations of established names.
Trend Summary
Jessiah is a modern name that has seen a rise in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Jeshua, Jesse, Jaxon, Jett, Jaden, Jovian, Jasper
Variants
- Jesse
- Jesseh
International Variants
- Yishai (Hebrew)
- Jesse (English)
Famous people named Jessiah
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Fictional characters named Jessiah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jessiah was first seen in the United States in 1978. Jessiah has ranked as high as #1212 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Jessiah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jessiah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 18 | |
| CA | 11 | |
| FL | 9 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 63 |
| 2008 | 59 |
| 2009 | 85 |
| 2010 | 63 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 78 |
| 2013 | 97 |
| 2014 | 104 |
| 2015 | 117 |
| 2016 | 97 |
| 2017 | 132 |
| 2018 | 138 |
| 2019 | 115 |
| 2020 | 144 |
| 2021 | 143 |
| 2022 | 130 |
| 2023 | 96 |
| 2024 | 103 |