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Jessiah

♀ Girl

Pronounced jeh-SY-ah /dʒəˈsaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, joining a Jess- element with an -iah ending (echoing Josiah, 'the Lord supports/heals', Hebrew); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Jess + Josiah echo: Jessiah. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'jeh-SY-ah'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew
MeaningA modern name, joining a Jess- element with an -iah ending (echoing Josiah, 'the Lord supports/heals', Hebrew); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9830 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 342

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620002024

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

Jessiah is a modern name, joining a Jess- element with an -iah ending (echoing Josiah, 'the Lord supports/heals', Hebrew; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'jeh-SY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jessiah is a modern name, joining a Jess- element with an -iah ending (echoing Josiah, 'the Lord supports') — a lyrical, modern name used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'jeh-SY-ah').
Overall data confidence 22%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — unisex; routes layered

Variations

JosiahJesiahJessaiah

Nicknames

Jess

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Josiah— a name it echoes
Jesiah— a kin spelling
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Isaiah— a fellow -iah name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jessiah mean?

Jessiah joins a Jess- element with an -iah ending (echoing Josiah, 'the Lord supports'); used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jessiah?

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

Is Jessiah a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Jessiah?

Jessiah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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