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Issaiah

♂ Boy

Pronounced ih-ZAY-uh /ɪˈzeɪ.ə/High

Meaning: Issaiah is a doubled-S spelling of Isaiah, from Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'the Lord is salvation' — the prophet whose book is among the most quoted in the Bible. The respelling is modern; the name behind it is ancient.Medium

In 30 seconds: Issaiah is a fresh spelling of Isaiah — 'the Lord is salvation' (said 'ih-ZAY-uh'). The prophet's name with an extra S.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningIssaiah is a doubled-S spelling of Isaiah, from Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'the Lord is salvation' — the prophet whose book is among the most quoted in the Bible. The respelling is modern; the name behind it is ancient.
U.S. rank (2024)#12984 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 495

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719902024

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

Issaiah is a contemporary respelling of Isaiah, Hebrew Yeshayahu — 'the Lord is salvation.' Isaiah has been a top-tier American boys' name for decades, and spellings like this one multiply as families look for a personal twist on a favorite (said 'ih-ZAY-uh').

The Issaiah spelling is rare in the U.S. next to the standard Isaiah. Rare as spelled, familiar in sound.

Did you know? Isaiah's book is one of the most quoted in the Bible, and his name means 'the Lord is salvation.' Issaiah simply doubles the S — a modern spelling of an ancient name (said 'ih-ZAY-uh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Issaiah — Respelling of Isaiah; Hebrew Yeshayahu

Variations

IsaiahIzaiahIsaias

Nicknames

IzzyZay

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If you like Issaiah…

Isaiah— the standard spelling of the same name
Izaiah— a like respelling of the prophet's name
Josiah— a like biblical -iah name
Elijah— another prophet name in the same family

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Issaiah mean?

Issaiah is a spelling of Isaiah, from Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'the Lord is salvation.'

How do you pronounce Issaiah?

It's said ih-ZAY-uh /ɪˈzeɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Issaiah a boy or girl name?

Issaiah is a boy's name.

How popular is Issaiah?

The Issaiah spelling is rare in the U.S., while Isaiah itself is very popular.

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