Esias

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-SY-əs /ɛˈsaɪ.əs/Medium

Meaning: From Esaias — the Greek/Latin form of Isaiah, Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'Yahweh is salvation'Medium

In 30 seconds: Salvation, classically spelled: Esias is the old Esaias — the Greek Isaiah, 'Yahweh is salvation'. Devout, distinctive, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Greek

MeaningFrom Esaias — the Greek/Latin form of Isaiah, Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'Yahweh is salvation'

U.S. rank (2025)#5455 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 266

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

Esias comes from Esaias — the Greek and Latin form of Isaiah, from Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'Yahweh is salvation'. A devout, distinctive name (popular in Ethiopian and Scandinavian families).

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian and Scandinavian families. Rare, Yahweh-is-salvation at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Esaias is the Greek and Latin form of Isaiah, 'Yahweh is salvation' (the New Testament uses it) — Esias is a streamlined modern spelling.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Isaiah — root etymology

Variations

EsaiasIsaiahEsaia

Nicknames

Esi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esias mean?

Esias is the Greek Esaias/Isaiah — 'Yahweh is salvation'.

How do you pronounce Esias?

It's said eh-SY-əs /ɛˈsaɪ.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Esias a boy or girl name?

Esias is a boy's name.

How popular is Esias?

Esias is a rare name in the U.S.