Isaiah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Isaiah is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Isaiah?
Isaiah is spelled I-S-A-I-A-H. The name has 6 letters.
Isaiah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Isaiah means “Yahweh is salvation” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Isaiah is a theophoric name from the Hebrew Bible, referring to a prophet known for his messages of judgment and hope.
- Pronunciation
- ih-ZAY-uh-ah · 4 syllables
Isaiah Popularity in 2025
Rank#13,208
Recorded Births6
Rank#57
Recorded Births5,267
- Girls usage fell 5,241 places to #13,208 and recorded 7 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1 place to #57 and recorded 19 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Isaiah Mean?
Isaiah means “Yahweh is salvation” in Hebrew.
Origin: Isaiah is a theophoric name from the Hebrew Bible, referring to a prophet known for his messages of judgment and hope.
How Do You Pronounce Isaiah?
Pronunciationih-ZAY-uh-ah
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Isaiah?
- History
- The name Isaiah appears in the Hebrew Bible and has been used in various cultures influenced by Judeo-Christian traditions.
Isaiah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6 | #13,208 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5,267 | #57 |
| 2024 | Girls | 13 | #7,967 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5,286 | #56 |
| 2023 | Girls | 13 | #8,055 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5,162 | #56 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6 | #13,592 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5,430 | #58 |
| 2021 | Girls | 10 | #9,562 |
| 2021 | Boys | 5,724 | #56 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6,094 | #51 |
| 2019 | Girls | 9 | #10,473 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6,214 | #53 |
| 2018 | Girls | 17 | #6,792 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6,719 | #51 |
| 2017 | Girls | 8 | #11,615 |
| 2017 | Boys | 7,262 | #46 |
| 2016 | Girls | 17 | #6,901 |
| 2016 | Boys | 7,573 | #47 |
| 2015 | Girls | 18 | #6,721 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7,658 | #49 |
| 2014 | Girls | 12 | #8,966 |
| 2014 | Boys | 7,657 | #48 |
When Was Isaiah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2006 · Boys
10,459 recorded births
National rank #39
2007 · Boys
10,124 recorded births
National rank #43
2008 · Boys
9,670 recorded births
National rank #42
2005 · Boys
9,527 recorded births
National rank #45
Where Isaiah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #26 | 23 |
| CA | #30 | 847 |
| NV | #32 | 63 |
| LA | #36 | 84 |
| MS | #39 | 50 |
| NM | #39 | 34 |
| TX | #40 | 712 |
| AZ | #40 | 140 |