Isaiah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced eye-ZAY-uh · 3 syllables
Isaiah means “God is salvation”, from Hebrew.
From Ancient Greek (Esaias) from Hebrew (y sa yahu).
- Meaning
- God is salvation
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- eye-ZAY-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #57
- US babies a year
- about 5,383 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Isaiah?
Isaiah was the #57 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,273 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 33% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #57 |
| England & Wales | #164 |
| Scotland | #536 |
| Northern Ireland | #213 |
| Ireland | #551 |
| France | #106 |
| Canada | #106 |
| Australia | #91 |
How old are people named Isaiah?
Half of US adults named Isaiah are older than 24; most are between 18 and 41. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Isaiah
What does the name Isaiah mean?
Isaiah means “God is salvation”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Isaiah?
Isaiah is pronounced eye-ZAY-uh.
How popular is the name Isaiah?
Isaiah was the #57 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,273 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 33% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Isaiah?
Half of US adults named Isaiah are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 41.