Isaiah is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8620 in 2024 with 12 recorded births. This places Isaiah in the top 49% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 58 births ranking #2786. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 53.8%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 134,432 girls born was named Isaiah. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.