Isiaha
Hebrew masculine name meaning "salvation of the Lord" or "the Lord is salvation".
Name Census estimates that about 346 living Americans carry the first name Isiaha. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Isiaha today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Isiaha births was 1999 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Isiaha. 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
346
~ 1 in 990,619 Americans
Peak year
1999
28 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2016 SSA rank
#12,965
Tracked since 1989
Census
Isiaha in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 504 people with the first name Isiaha, which placed it at #20,488 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#20,488
National first-name rank
People counted
504
504 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
32.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Isiaha
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Isiaha is Black at 32.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (31.0%) and White (23.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Isiaha described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Isiaha at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American32.3% · 163
- Hispanic or Latino31.0% · 156
- White23.2% · 117
- Two or more races9.9% · 50
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.6% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 5
Popularity
Isiaha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Isiaha from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 207 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
Isiaha 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 Isiaha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Isiahas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Isiaha
The name Isiaha originates from the Hebrew language and culture, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. It is a variant spelling of the biblical name Isaiah, derived from the Hebrew words "Yesha'yahu" or "Yeshu'a Yah," meaning "Yahweh is salvation" or "salvation of Yahweh."
This name holds significant importance in the Judeo-Christian tradition as it was borne by the prophet Isaiah, one of the most prominent figures in the Old Testament. Isaiah's prophetic writings, known as the Book of Isaiah, are revered in both Judaism and Christianity for their profound spiritual insights and messianic prophecies.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Isiaha can be traced back to the 8th century BCE, when the prophet Isaiah lived during the reigns of the Judean kings Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. His name and prophetic works are extensively referenced throughout the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the book that bears his name.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Isiaha or its variations. One such individual was Isiaha ben Abraham, a prominent Jewish philosopher and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE in Spain. He made significant contributions to the fields of Jewish philosophy and biblical exegesis.
Another notable bearer of the name was Isiaha Tanner, an African-American abolitionist, and minister who lived from 1781 to 1864. He was a prominent figure in the anti-slavery movement and actively worked to promote the cause of freedom for enslaved people in the United States.
In the realm of literature, Isiaha Berlin, a Russian-British philosopher and historian, left an indelible mark with his influential works on political theory and liberalism. He was born in 1909 and passed away in 1997.
The name Isiaha also found its way into the world of sports with Isiaha Thomas, an American professional basketball player who played for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. He was born in 1961 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards in basketball history, known for his tenacity and leadership on the court.
Lastly, Isiaha Mustafa, an American actor and comedian, has gained recognition for his work in television and film. Born in 1974, he is best known for his roles in shows like "The Parkers" and "Madea's Big Happy Family."
People
Isiaha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Isiaha 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
Isiaha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Isiaha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 346 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Isiaha 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 990,619 US residents.
Is Isiaha a common name?
We classify Isiaha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 352 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Isiaha most popular?
The single biggest year for Isiaha was 1999, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Isiaha is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Isiaha in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 504 people with the name Isiaha, or 0.17 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #20,488 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Isiaha in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Isiaha?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Isiaha appears almost entirely male. Of the 505 people counted with this name, 99.4% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Isiaha?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Isiaha is Black at 32.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (31.0%) and White (23.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Isiaha most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Isiaha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 32.3% (163 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Isiaha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Isiaha a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Isiaha 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 Isiaha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Isiaha 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 Isiaha 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.
How common is the name Isiaha?
See how many people share the name Isiaha on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.