Isiah

♂ Boy

Pronounced eye-ZY-ah /aɪˈzaɪ.ə/Low

Meaning: God is salvation, the Lord savesLow

In 30 seconds: Isiah is a variant spelling of Isaiah, the Hebrew name meaning God is salvation. The great prophet Isaiah wrote some of the most beautiful poetry in the Hebrew Bible, and his name carries his legacy of divine promise and prophecy.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningGod is salvation, the Lord saves

U.S. rank (2024)#1310 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births148 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 24,587

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Isiah is a variant spelling of Isaiah, from the Hebrew Yeshayahu meaning God is salvation. The prophet Isaiah wrote 66 chapters of prophecy, covering themes of divine judgment and redemption. His name has been used in Christian and Jewish communities since antiquity.

Isiah is a simplified spelling of Isaiah popular in African American communities. The NBA player Isiah Thomas made this spelling particularly recognizable.

Did you know? The Book of Isaiah contains the famous prophecy For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given — one of the most quoted passages in all of scripture, read at Christmas services worldwide. Isaiah's name thus carries the hope of divine salvation for all humanity.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name: Isaiah

Variations

IsaiahIsaiasEsaiasIsiaha

Nicknames

IsiIy

Famous Bearers

★Isiah Thomas (1961-present)
NBA Hall of Fame point guard who led the Detroit Pistons to two championships

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Frequently Asked

What does Isiah mean?

Isiah means God is salvation from Hebrew Yeshayahu, a variant spelling of Isaiah.

Is Isiah the same as Isaiah?

Isiah is a simplified variant spelling of Isaiah with the same meaning and similar pronunciation.

How do you pronounce Isiah?

Isiah is pronounced eye-ZY-ah with three syllables.

What names are similar to Isiah?

Similar prophet names include Isaiah, Elijah, and Ezekiel.