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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Yahweh is salvation
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- eye-ZAY-ah
Isaiah is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is salvation," pronounced eye-ZAY-ah. It has the kind of classic, familiar shape that works well next to almost any last name, without feeling tied to one particular decade.
Meaning & Origin of Isaiah
Meaning: Yahweh is salvation.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Isaiah
eye-ZAY-ahIPA /aɪˈzeɪə/
Popularity of Isaiah
Isaiah peaked at #39 in 2006, when 10,459 boys were given the name, and has settled since then to #56 in 2024 with 5,250 babies — still a name plenty of parents are choosing, just less concentrated than it was at its height.
Names Like Isaiah
These names share Isaiah’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Isaiah mean?
Yahweh is salvation. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Isaiah?
Isaiah is pronounced eye-ZAY-ah (IPA: /aɪˈzeɪə/).
Is Isaiah a popular name right now?
Isaiah peaked at #39 in 2006 and is ranked #56 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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