Izaiyah
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "salvation of the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 283 living Americans carry the first name Izaiyah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Izaiyah today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izaiyah births was 2012 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izaiyah. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Izaiyah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
283
~ 1 in 1,211,146 Americans
Peak year
2012
27 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,266
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Izaiyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Izaiyah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 160 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Izaiyah 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 Izaiyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Izaiyahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Izaiyah
The name Izaiyah is derived from the Hebrew name Isaiah, which means "Yahweh is salvation" or "Yahweh is my salvation". The name has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language and culture, and can be traced back to biblical times.
Isaiah was a prominent prophet in ancient Israel during the 8th century BC. His name is mentioned numerous times in the Old Testament, particularly in the Book of Isaiah, which bears his name and is considered one of the most influential prophetic books in the Bible. The Book of Isaiah contains many significant prophecies, including those about the coming of the Messiah.
The earliest recorded use of the name Isaiah can be found in the Old Testament. One of the most famous individuals with the name Isaiah was the prophet himself, who lived during the reign of King Hezekiah in the Kingdom of Judah. Other notable figures named Isaiah from ancient times include Isaiah ben Mali al-Astruk, a renowned Jewish philosopher and theologian from the 13th century.
Throughout history, the name Isaiah has been popular among various religious and cultural groups, particularly those with Jewish or Christian roots. Some notable individuals named Isaiah include:
1. Isaiah Berlin (1909-1997), a renowned British philosopher and historian of ideas.
2. Isaiah Thomas (1749-1831), an American patriot and newspaper publisher during the American Revolution.
3. Isaiah Mustafa, an American actor and former professional football player, best known for his role in the Old Spice commercials.
4. Isaiah Whitehead Jr., an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA G League.
5. Isaiah Rashad, an American rapper and songwriter signed to Top Dawg Entertainment.
The name Izaiyah is a variant spelling of Isaiah, which has become more popular in recent years. While it retains the same Hebrew origins and meaning as Isaiah, the spelling variation adds a unique twist to the name. The name Izaiyah has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly among those with diverse backgrounds and a desire to honor the name's rich biblical heritage while embracing a more modern and distinctive spelling.
People
Izaiyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izaiyah 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
Izaiyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izaiyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 283 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izaiyah 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 1,211,146 US residents.
Is Izaiyah a common name?
We classify Izaiyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 285 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izaiyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Izaiyah was 2012, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izaiyah is about 13 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 Izaiyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Izaiyah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izaiyah 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 Izaiyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Izaiyah 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 Izaiyah 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 Americans are named Izaiyah?
Want to know how many people share the name Izaiyah? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.