Isaiha
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation".
Name Census estimates that about 630 living Americans carry the first name Isaiha. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Isaiha today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Isaiha births was 1997 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Isaiha. 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.
People living today
630
~ 1 in 544,055 Americans
Peak year
1997
47 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2021 SSA rank
#10,128
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Isaiha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Isaiha from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 332 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Isaiha 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 Isaiha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Isaihas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Isaiha, while Illinois, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Isaiha
The name Isaiha is derived from the Hebrew name Isaiah, which means "Yahweh is salvation" or "the Lord is salvation." It is a biblical name that can be traced back to the Old Testament prophet Isaiah, who lived in the 8th century BC. The name was popular among ancient Jewish communities and was later adopted by various Christian groups.
The Book of Isaiah in the Old Testament is attributed to the prophet Isaiah, who was a prominent figure in ancient Judah during the reign of several kings, including Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. The book contains prophecies and teachings that had a significant impact on both Judaism and Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Isaiha can be found in ancient Jewish texts and inscriptions from the 1st century AD. It was a relatively common name among Jews during this period, reflecting the significance of the prophet Isaiah in Jewish tradition.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Isaiha or its variants, such as Isaiah. One of the most famous was Isaiah ben Amoz, the biblical prophet whose teachings are recorded in the Book of Isaiah. Another prominent figure was Isaiah Tran, a 15th-century Vietnamese Catholic priest and martyr who was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1988.
In the realm of literature, Isaiah Berlin (1909-1997) was a renowned Russian-British philosopher and historian who made significant contributions to the study of political theory and the history of ideas. Isaiah Thomas (1749-1831) was an American printer and publisher who played a crucial role in the American Revolution and was known as the "Patriot Printer."
In the field of music, Isaiah Rashaad Evans, better known as Isaiah Rashad (born 1991), is an American rapper and songwriter who has gained popularity for his introspective lyrics and unique style. Additionally, Isaiah Zagar (born 1939) is an American mosaic artist whose works can be found in various public spaces, particularly in Philadelphia.
People
Isaiha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Isaiha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Isaiha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Isaiha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 630 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Isaiha 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 544,055 US residents.
Is Isaiha a common name?
We classify Isaiha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 640 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Isaiha most popular?
The single biggest year for Isaiha was 1997, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Isaiha is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Isaiha a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Isaiha 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.
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.