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Esaiah

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Pronounced ee-ZY-ah /iˈzaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Isaiah — from Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'Yahweh is salvation; the Lord saves'Low

In 30 seconds: Yahweh is salvation: Esaiah spells Isaiah. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'ee-ZY-ah').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Isaiah — from Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'Yahweh is salvation; the Lord saves'

U.S. rank (2025)#5938 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 164

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Esaiah is a spelling of Isaiah — from Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'Yahweh is salvation; the Lord saves' (the great prophet). A lyrical, devout name (said 'ee-ZY-ah'; nickname Esai).

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, Yahweh-is-salvation at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Isaiah means 'Yahweh is salvation; the Lord saves' in Hebrew (the great prophet) — Esaiah is a spelling, lyrical and devout (said 'ee-ZY-ah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Isaiah — Hebrew etymology

Variations

IsaiahIsaiasEsaias

Nicknames

Esai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esaiah mean?

Esaiah spells Isaiah — Hebrew 'Yahweh is salvation; the Lord saves'.

How do you pronounce Esaiah?

It's said ee-ZY-ah /iˈzaɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Esaiah a boy or girl name?

Esaiah is a boy's name.

How popular is Esaiah?

Esaiah is a rare spelling in the U.S.