Isaiah

Boy's name

Isaiah is a Hebrew name derived from the word "Yesha'yahu," meaning "Yahweh is salvation." It has roots in the Old Testament.

Meaning God is salvation
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 5,250 Falling
Peak year 2006

Appears In These Collections

Biblical

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Isaiah Thomas - NBA basketball player
  • Isaiah Mustafa - Actor, "Old Spice Guy" commercials
  • Isaiah Washington - Actor, "Grey's Anatomy"
  • Isaiah Rashad - Rapper
  • Isaiah Rider - Former NBA basketball player
  • Isaiah Crowell - NFL football player
  • Isaiah Hartenstein - NBA basketball player
  • Isaiah Firebrace - Singer, "The X Factor Australia" winner

Brothers for Isaiah

Boy names closely related to Isaiah

Ezra Eric Xavier Elias Roman Jonathan Malakai Matthias

Sisters for Isaiah

Girl names closely related to Isaiah

Melody Delilah Aaliyah Aliyah Vanessa Davina Jade Athena

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Isaiah

Isai Isaias Isiah Izaiah Izayah Josh Joshua Yehoshua

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