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Jasiah

♂ Boy

Pronounced juh-SY-uh /dʒəˈsaɪ.ə/High

Meaning: Modern American variant or blend of Josiah (Hebrew 'Yahweh supports/heals') and Isaiah (Hebrew 'Yahweh is salvation'); meaning draws on both biblical sources; the J-spelling gives it a contemporary feelMedium

In 30 seconds: Jasiah is a modern American name blending the Hebrew prophet names Josiah and Isaiah. With its flowing -iah ending and clean three-syllable sound, it carries deep biblical resonance in a fresh, contemporary form.
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Origin MediumHebrew, American
MeaningModern American variant or blend of Josiah (Hebrew 'Yahweh supports/heals') and Isaiah (Hebrew 'Yahweh is salvation'); meaning draws on both biblical sources; the J-spelling gives it a contemporary feel
U.S. rank (2025)#498 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births607 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,592

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219912025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jasiah appears to be a modern American variant blending Josiah (Hebrew Yoshiyahu, 'Yahweh supports' or 'Yahweh heals') and Isaiah (Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'Yahweh is salvation'). Both names are Old Testament biblical names with the -iah theophoric ending, and Jasiah combines their sounds into a new, contemporary form with the same spiritual foundation.

Jasiah has been appearing in U.S. naming records with increasing frequency since the 2010s, particularly in communities that embrace biblical and spiritually meaningful names. It offers a distinctive alternative to the very popular Josiah while maintaining the same biblical resonance.

Did you know? The -iah ending in Hebrew names indicates a theophoric connection — it is a shortened form of Yahweh (the divine name YHWH). Names ending in -iah (Isaiah, Josiah, Hezekiah, Jasiah) all share this marker of divine dedication, giving them a profound spiritual unity.
Overall data confidence 72%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity dataBehind the Name — Josiah — etymology for the Josiah component

Variations

JosiahIzaiahJasai

Nicknames

JasJayJase

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If you like Jasiah…

Josiah— the primary biblical source name with the same Yahweh-supports meaning
Isaiah— the other biblical source with the same flowing -iah ending and prophetic heritage
Azariah— shares the theophoric -iah ending and the same bold Old Testament character
Tobiah— shares the -iah ending and the same Hebrew theophoric naming tradition

Frequently Asked

What does Jasiah mean?

Jasiah blends the Hebrew meanings of Josiah ('Yahweh supports/heals') and Isaiah ('Yahweh is salvation'), drawing on both for a meaning of divine healing and salvation.

How do you pronounce Jasiah?

Jasiah is pronounced juh-SY-uh /dʒəˈsaɪ.ə/ — three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Jasiah a biblical name?

Jasiah is a modern American blend of the biblical names Josiah and Isaiah. It is not found in the Bible itself but is deeply rooted in biblical Hebrew naming tradition.

Is Jasiah growing in popularity?

Yes. Jasiah has been appearing in U.S. naming records with growing frequency since the 2010s, particularly popular in communities that value spiritually meaningful names.