Jesiah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jesiah is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jesiah?
Jesiah is spelled J-E-S-I-A-H. The name has 6 letters.
Jesiah at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- The literal meaning of Jesiah is uncertain, but it may derive from Hebrew elements meaning “fire” or “Jehovah has appointed.”
- Origin
- Jesiah is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and is possibly a variation of biblical names.
- Pronunciation
- jeh-SY-uh · 3 syllables
Jesiah Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,987
Recorded Births26
Rank#864
Recorded Births277
- Girls usage fell 1,348 places to #4,987 and recorded 16 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 64 places to #864 and recorded 37 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 Jesiah Mean?
The literal meaning of Jesiah is uncertain, but it may derive from Hebrew elements meaning “fire” or “Jehovah has appointed.”
Origin: Jesiah is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and is possibly a variation of biblical names.
How Do You Pronounce Jesiah?
Pronunciationjeh-SY-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Jesiah?
- History
- The name Jesiah appears in religious texts, indicating its use in ancient Hebrew contexts.
Jesiah 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 | 26 | #4,987 |
| 2025 | Boys | 277 | #864 |
| 2024 | Girls | 42 | #3,639 |
| 2024 | Boys | 314 | #800 |
| 2023 | Girls | 53 | #3,091 |
| 2023 | Boys | 275 | #865 |
| 2022 | Girls | 53 | #3,073 |
| 2022 | Boys | 189 | #1,121 |
| 2021 | Girls | 79 | #2,309 |
| 2021 | Boys | 249 | #919 |
| 2020 | Girls | 71 | #2,441 |
| 2020 | Boys | 190 | #1,053 |
| 2019 | Girls | 55 | #2,962 |
| 2019 | Boys | 215 | #988 |
| 2018 | Girls | 67 | #2,584 |
| 2018 | Boys | 211 | #981 |
| 2017 | Girls | 107 | #1,889 |
| 2017 | Boys | 200 | #1,010 |
| 2016 | Girls | 65 | #2,667 |
| 2016 | Boys | 185 | #1,065 |
| 2015 | Girls | 69 | #2,590 |
| 2015 | Boys | 174 | #1,105 |
| 2014 | Girls | 28 | #4,892 |
| 2014 | Boys | 146 | #1,240 |
When Was Jesiah 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.
2024 · Boys
314 recorded births
National rank #800
2025 · Boys
277 recorded births
National rank #864
2023 · Boys
275 recorded births
National rank #865
2021 · Boys
249 recorded births
National rank #919
Where Jesiah 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #475 | 10 |
| MA | #555 | 8 |
| FL | #585 | 29 |
| KY | #625 | 6 |
| TX | #661 | 45 |
| WI | #678 | 6 |
| IL | #711 | 12 |
| IN | #711 | 8 |