Holding steady, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Isaiyah since 2002
Babies named Isaiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Isaiyah is a modern spelling variant of the ancient biblical name Isaiah, first recorded in the United States in 2002. This spelling rose in popularity alongside other -yah names, reaching its peak rank of 8,243 in 2012. As of the latest year, the name remains stable in usage, given to about 1 in 189,786 boys annually. While not among the top names nationally, it reflects a broader trend of phonetic respellings of traditional biblical names, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar choice.
Isaiyah is a modern respelling of the biblical name Isaiah, which derives from the Hebrew Yesha'yahu, meaning "Yahweh is salvation." The name has been used among English speakers for centuries, but this particular variant spelling emerged in the United States in the early 2000s, likely influenced by other popular -yah ending names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Izzy, Zay, Isa
Sibling names for Isaiyah
Names that share Isaiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
