Declining since 2011, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Izaiyah since 2004
Babies named Izaiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Izaiyah is a modern respelling of the classic name Isaiah, first recorded in U.S. births in 2004. It peaked in popularity in 2012 and has been gradually declining in use since 2011. While not widely used, it is one of many creative variants that have emerged in recent decades, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive twist on a traditional name.
Izaiyah is a modern respelling of the biblical name Isaiah, which derives from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' This variant emerged in the early 2000s as part of a broader trend of creative spellings for traditional names, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zai, Izzy
Sibling names for Izaiyah
Names that share Izaiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
