Holding steady.
Popularity of Isiaha since 1989
Babies named Isiaha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 110 |
| 2000s | 207 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Isiaha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989, emerging as a modern respelling of the biblical Isaiah. While it has never reached the top 1000, it saw its highest usage in 1999. The name is part of a broader trend of creative spelling variations, yet it remains rare, with fewer than 5 births per year in most recent years. Its trajectory has been stable, reflecting a niche but consistent appeal among parents seeking a distinctive twist on a classic name. Though not associated with any top states, Isiaha represents a small but enduring choice in modern American naming.
Isiaha is a modern English respelling or variant of the biblical name Isaiah, which derives from the Hebrew Yesha'yahu, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' The name Isaiah has been in use since the Protestant Reformation, but Isiaha emerged as a distinctive spelling in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States. It is part of a trend of creative respellings of traditional names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Izzy, Isa
Sibling names for Isiaha
Names that share Isiaha's style, for a brother or sister.
