Isaiah
Isaiah is a Hebrew name meaning 'salvation of the Lord' or 'God is salvation.' It originates from the biblical prophet Isaiah, one of the major prophets in the Old Testament who authored the Book of Isaiah.
Current Popularity
#56 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong biblical and spiritual significance
- •Works well across different cultural backgrounds
- •Multiple nickname options allow for personalization
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Isaiah Berlin
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Statistics
248,633
Total births since 1880
2006
Peak year
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