Jasiah Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjah-SIGH-uh / /dʒəˈsaɪə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God saves; English: variant of Josiah
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew tradition, the name Jasiah is derived from the biblical name Josiah, meaning 'God saves,' and is associated with a king of Judah known for his reforms. In English usage, Jasiah is considered a modern variant of Josiah, reflecting contemporary naming trends.
Trend Summary
Jasiah has seen a rise in usage as a modern variant of traditional names.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Jasiah
- Jasai
- Josiah
International Variants
- Josías (Spanish)
- Josias (Latin)
Famous people named Jasiah
Jasiah — American rapper.
Fictional characters named Jasiah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jasiah was first seen in the United States in 1991. Jasiah has ranked as high as #798 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Jasiah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jasiah (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 80 | |
FL | 72 | |
CA | 51 | |
GA | 44 | |
NY | 34 | |
IL | 26 | |
NC | 25 | |
PA | 24 | |
LA | 22 | |
MS | 21 | |
VA | 20 | |
AL | 20 | |
TN | 19 | |
MO | 17 | |
MI | 16 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1991 | 5 |
1994 | 8 |
1995 | 5 |
1996 | 12 |
1997 | 15 |
1998 | 19 |
1999 | 37 |
2000 | 49 |
2001 | 59 |
2002 | 91 |
2003 | 114 |
2004 | 135 |
2005 | 149 |
2006 | 200 |
2007 | 240 |
2008 | 299 |
2009 | 315 |
2010 | 328 |
2011 | 345 |
2012 | 352 |
2013 | 367 |
2014 | 416 |
2015 | 446 |
2016 | 486 |
2017 | 463 |
2018 | 487 |
2019 | 513 |
2020 | 529 |
2021 | 588 |
2022 | 658 |
2023 | 601 |
2024 | 654 |