Hassiah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "reaper" or "harvester".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Hassiah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hassiah today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hassiah births was 2023 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hassiah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hassiah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2023
10 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#7,912
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Hassiah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hassiah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hassiah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hassiah
The name Hassiah is believed to have originated in the Hebrew language, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "chassid," which means "pious" or "devout." The name is closely associated with the Jewish faith and culture.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Hassiah can be found in the biblical book of Ezra, where it is mentioned as the name of a Levite who assisted in rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. This indicates that the name has been in use for over two thousand years.
In the Middle Ages, the name Hassiah gained popularity among Jewish communities across Europe and the Middle East. It was often given to children with the hope that they would grow up to be devout followers of their faith and uphold the traditions of their ancestors.
One notable individual who bore the name Hassiah was Hassiah ben Yosef, a renowned Jewish philosopher and scholar who lived in the 12th century. He was born in Cordoba, Spain, and is known for his contributions to the study of Jewish law and ethics.
Another prominent figure was Hassiah ben Abraham, a 13th-century rabbi and commentator on the Talmud, who lived in France. His teachings and writings had a significant influence on the development of Jewish thought and scholarship during that era.
In the 16th century, Hassiah ben Judah Loeb was a respected rabbi and author in Poland. He wrote several important works on Jewish law and tradition, and his teachings were widely studied by students of the Torah.
The name Hassiah also found its way into the Islamic world, where it was sometimes adapted as "Hisham" or "Hashim." One notable bearer of this variation was Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, a highly respected figure in early Islamic history who was the great-grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad.
Throughout history, the name Hassiah has been associated with piety, devotion, and a deep commitment to one's faith and cultural traditions. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, it has endured as a testament to the rich heritage and values of the communities that have embraced it.
People
Hassiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hassiah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hassiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hassiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hassiah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Hassiah a common name?
We classify Hassiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hassiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Hassiah was 2023, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hassiah is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hassiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hassiah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hassiah in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hassiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hassiah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hassiah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Hassiah as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Hassiah, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.