Isaiah
Hebrew boy's name meaning “the Lord is salvation”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- the Lord is salvation
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #56
- Born in 2023
- 5,147
- Peak year
- 2008 (#42)
Meaning & origin
Isaiah comes from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'the Lord is salvation'. Isaiah was one of the major biblical prophets.
Is Isaiah a Hebrew name?
Yes — Isaiah is a Hebrew name meaning "the Lord is salvation". Isaiah comes from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'the Lord is salvation'. Isaiah was one of the major biblical prophets. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Isaiah ranked #56 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 5,147 US boys were given the name Isaiah.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #42 in 2008
“Unranked” means Isaiah was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Isaiah
Isaiah is spelled I-S-A-I-A-H — 6 letters and 2 syllables.
Nicknames
Izzy
Isaiah: frequently asked questions
What does the name Isaiah mean?
Isaiah is a Hebrew name meaning "the Lord is salvation". Isaiah comes from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'the Lord is salvation'. Isaiah was one of the major biblical prophets.
Where does the name Isaiah come from?
Isaiah is of Hebrew origin. Isaiah comes from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'the Lord is salvation'. Isaiah was one of the major biblical prophets.
Is Isaiah a boy or a girl name?
Isaiah is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Isaiah?
In 2023, 5,147 US boys were given the name Isaiah.
Is Isaiah a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Isaiah ranked #56 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Isaiah?
Common nicknames for Isaiah include Izzy.
How do you spell Isaiah?
Isaiah is spelled I-S-A-I-A-H — 6 letters.
How common is the name Isaiah?
In 2023, 5,147 US boys were given the name Isaiah. In the latest US data, Isaiah ranked #56 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Isaiah a Hebrew name?
Yes — Isaiah is a Hebrew name meaning "the Lord is salvation". Isaiah comes from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'the Lord is salvation'. Isaiah was one of the major biblical prophets. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Isaiah mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Isaiah means "the Lord is salvation". Isaiah comes from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'the Lord is salvation'. Isaiah was one of the major biblical prophets.
Is Isaiah a biblical name?
Isaiah is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "the Lord is salvation".