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Jesiah

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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 (2025)#5031 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 773

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720022025

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

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

What does the name Jesiah mean?

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

How do you pronounce Jesiah?

It's said jə-SY-ə /dʒəˈsaɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

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.

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