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Iziah

♂ Boy

Pronounced eye-ZY-ah /aɪˈzaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Modern spelling/short form of Isaiah — Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'Yahweh is salvation'; construction informalLow

In 30 seconds: Scriptural and streamlined: Iziah spells Isaiah — 'God is salvation' — phonetically. Bold, melodic, and modern.
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Origin MediumHebrew, American
MeaningModern spelling/short form of Isaiah — Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'Yahweh is salvation'; construction informal
U.S. rank (2025)#5698 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,331

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819212025

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

Iziah is a modern spelling and short form of Isaiah — from Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'Yahweh is salvation' (construction informal, which we note). A bold, melodic name on the -iah wave.

It registers thinly beside Isaiah. Rare, God-is-salvation at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Isaiah means 'Yahweh is salvation' (Hebrew) — Iziah is a streamlined, modern spelling that rides the popular -iah ending.
Overall data confidence 58%
Behind the Name — Isaiah — root etymology

Variations

IsaiahIzaiahIziah

Nicknames

Izzy

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If you like Iziah…

Isaiah— the standard spelling
Izaiah— a fellow spelling
Josiah— a companion -iah name
Nehemiah— another -iah biblical name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iziah mean?

Iziah spells Isaiah — 'Yahweh is salvation'; the styling is informal, so we note it.

How do you pronounce Iziah?

It's said eye-ZY-ah /aɪˈzaɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Iziah a boy or girl name?

Iziah is a boy's name.

How popular is Iziah?

Iziah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Isaiah is more common.

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