Isiah

Boy's name

Isiah is a variant of the name Isaiah, which is of Hebrew origin. It means "Yahweh is salvation."

Meaning God is salvation
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 148 Falling
Peak year 2001

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Isiah Thomas - NBA player, Detroit Pistons, Hall of Famer.
  • Isiah Whitlock Jr. - Actor, known for "The Wire."
  • Isiah Koech - Kenyan middle-distance runner, Olympic medalist.
  • Isiah Mustafa - Actor, known for Old Spice commercials.
  • Isiah Lord Thomas III - Former NBA player, coach, and executive.
  • Isiah Carey - Journalist and news anchor.
  • Isiah Robertson - Former NFL linebacker, Pro Bowler.
  • Isiah Medina - Canadian filmmaker.
  • Isiah Pacheco - College football player, Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Brothers for Isiah

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Sisters for Isiah

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Name Variants

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