Isaiah is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #56 in 2023 with 5,147 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 10,459 births ranking #39. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 332 boys born was named Isaiah. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Isaiah is a major Hebrew biblical name meaning "Yahweh is salvation". It has a noble, prophetic feel and remains one of the strongest long-form biblical names in modern use.
The name is inseparable from the prophet Isaiah and has remained central in Jewish and Christian tradition for centuries. Its current popularity comes from its scriptural depth and graceful rhythm.