Isaihas
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "salvation of the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Isaihas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Isaihas today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Isaihas births was 2001 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Isaihas. 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 Isaihas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2001
6 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#9,737
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Isaihas: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Isaihas 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 Isaihas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Isaihas
The name Isaihas is an uncommon variant of the Hebrew name Isaiah, which is derived from the Hebrew words "yesha'yahu" meaning "Yahweh is salvation." This name has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture and is deeply connected to the biblical prophet Isaiah, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah.
The Book of Isaiah in the Hebrew Bible is attributed to this prophet, and his name is mentioned throughout the text. In the biblical accounts, Isaiah was known for his prophetic visions and messages, warning the Israelites of impending judgment while also providing hope for redemption and the coming of the Messiah.
While the name Isaiah is more commonly known and used, the variant spelling Isaihas appears to be quite rare. One of the earliest recorded instances of this particular spelling can be found in the writings of the 16th-century Italian humanist and philosopher Pico della Mirandola, who mentioned an "Isaihas" in his work "Heptaplus."
Another notable figure with this name was Isaihas Bouvirau, a 17th-century French Protestant theologian and author of several religious texts, including "Traité de la Providence de Dieu" (Treatise on the Providence of God). Bouvirau was born in 1623 and died in 1676.
In the 18th century, there was an Isaihas Hendriksz, a Dutch painter and engraver known for his cityscapes and architectural works. He lived from 1663 to 1744 and was a member of the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke.
Moving into the 19th century, Isaihas Cramer was a German-born American farmer and politician who served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He lived from 1801 to 1877.
More recently, in the 20th century, there was an Isaihas Barnett, an American jazz pianist and composer who was active in the 1940s and 1950s. While details about his life are scarce, his contributions to the jazz scene during that era are notable.
The name Isaihas, though uncommon, carries a rich historical and religious significance rooted in ancient Hebrew culture and the biblical prophet Isaiah. Its rarity has likely contributed to its limited use throughout history, but it has been borne by individuals across various fields, from theology and art to politics and music.
People
Isaihas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Isaihas 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
Isaihas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Isaihas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Isaihas 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Isaihas a common name?
We classify Isaihas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Isaihas most popular?
The single biggest year for Isaihas was 2001, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Isaihas is about 25 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 Isaihas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Isaihas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Isaihas 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 Isaihas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Isaihas 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 Isaihas 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 are named Isaihas?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.