Find out how popular the first name Isiaih has been for the last 21 years (from 1990 to 2010) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Isiaih by gender

Based on the last 21 years of data, Isiaih is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2010, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Isiaih.

The history of the first name Isiaih

The name Isiaih is derived from the Hebrew name Yesha'yahu, which means "Yahweh is salvation" or "the Lord is salvation." It is the name of the biblical prophet Isaiah, who lived in the 8th century BCE in the ancient Kingdom of Judah.

The Book of Isaiah is one of the most significant books in the Hebrew Bible, containing prophecies about the coming of the Messiah and the future redemption of Israel. Isaiah's message of hope and salvation has made his name a popular choice for Jewish and Christian families throughout history.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Isiaih can be found in the works of the Jewish philosopher Philo of Alexandria, who lived in the 1st century CE. He mentions the prophet Isaiah by the Greek transliteration of his name, "Ēsaias."

In the Christian tradition, the name Isiaih has been borne by several notable figures, including St. Isiaih of Scetis, a 4th-century Egyptian monk and one of the Desert Fathers. Another famous bearer of the name was Isiaih of Rostov, a 15th-century Russian saint and bishop who was known for his preaching and charitable works.

During the Renaissance period, the name Isiaih gained popularity in Europe, particularly in England. One of the most famous Englishmen named Isiaih was Isiaih Berlin (1909-1997), a philosopher and historian of ideas who was renowned for his work on the concept of liberty.

In the United States, the name Isiaih has been used by several notable figures, including Isiaih Thomas (born 1961), a former professional basketball player and member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Another famous American named Isiaih was Isiaih Wilson (1811-1891), a politician and diplomat who served as the 26th Governor of Vermont.

Other historical figures named Isiaih include Isiaih Mustafa (1835-1917), a Turkish-born American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Isiaih M. Mustafa School of Trades in Wichita, Kansas, and Isiaih Shembe (1870-1935), the founder of the Nazareth Baptist Church, one of the largest African-initiated churches in South Africa.

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