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Jesiah Pronunciation

Jesiah is pronounced jə-SY-ə /dʒəˈsaɪ.ə/High

Meaning: From Jesiah/Isshiah, a biblical name meaning 'Yahweh exists' or 'Yahweh lends' — styled with the modern -iah endingMedium

In 30 seconds: A deep-cut biblical name with a modern beat: Jesiah carries 'Yahweh exists' on the fashionable -iah ending of Isaiah and Josiah. Scriptural roots, contemporary lilt, used for girls and boys.

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Origin MediumHebrew, American

MeaningFrom Jesiah/Isshiah, a biblical name meaning 'Yahweh exists' or 'Yahweh lends' — styled with the modern -iah ending

U.S. rank (2024)#3662 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births42 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 747

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Jesiah relates to the obscure biblical Isshiah/Jesiah (1 Chronicles), 'Yahweh exists' or 'Yahweh lends', and rides the modern -iah wave of Isaiah and Josiah. Used for both sexes, it blends scripture-deep roots with contemporary melody.

It registers thinly for girls in recent records. Rare, divinely rooted, and rhythmically modern.

Did you know? The -iah ending shared by Jesiah, Isaiah, and Nehemiah is Hebrew's 'Yah' — a form of the divine name — so these names are tiny declarations of God woven into a child's identity.

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Isshiah — root etymology

Variations

IsshiahJesaiahJasiah

Nicknames

JessSiah

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If you like Jesiah…

Isaiah— the famous -iah prophet name

Josiah— a fellow -iah favorite

Jasiah— the near-twin modern coinage

Mariah— a companion -iah girls' name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Jesiah?

Jesiah is pronounced jə-SY-ə (/dʒəˈsaɪ.ə/). Press play above to hear Jesiah said aloud.

How do you say Jesiah?

Jesiah is said jə-SY-ə (/dʒəˈsaɪ.ə/). Press play above to hear Jesiah said aloud.

What does the name Jesiah mean?

Jesiah relates to the biblical Isshiah, meaning 'Yahweh exists' or 'Yahweh lends', styled with the modern -iah ending.

Is Jesiah a boy or girl name?

Jesiah is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jesiah?

Jesiah is a rare name in the U.S.