Jassiah
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 357 living Americans carry the first name Jassiah. It is a predominantly male name (95.3% of registrations). The average person named Jassiah today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jassiah births was 2014 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jassiah. 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
357
~ 1 in 960,096 Americans
Peak year
2014
30 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,963
Tracked since 2000
Gender
Gender distribution for Jassiah
Jassiah leans heavily male at 95.3% of total registrations, but 17 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jassiah as a male name
- Ranked #7,963 in 2024
- 10 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (30 births)
Jassiah as a female name
- Ranked #14,116 in 2010
- 7 female births in 2010
- Peak: 2007 (10 births)
Popularity
Jassiah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jassiah 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 197 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jassiah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jassiah 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 Jassiah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jassiahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jassiah
The name Jassiah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yeshai, which means "God exists" or "the Lord exists." This name is mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible as the father of King David, an important figure in Jewish history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jassiah can be found in the Book of Samuel, where it is spelled as Yishai or Yisai. This biblical reference highlights the name's long-standing association with Jewish tradition and religious texts.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jassiah or its variations. In the 16th century, Jassiah Ben Abraham was a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in Italy. His works focused on Jewish mysticism and the Kabbalah.
In the 19th century, Jassiah Lindo was a British businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the Jewish community in London. He was born in 1802 and passed away in 1866.
Another historical figure with the name Jassiah was Jassiah Soffer, a renowned Israeli rabbi and Torah scholar who lived from 1922 to 2005. He was deeply respected for his vast knowledge of Jewish law and his teachings on the Talmud.
Moving into the 20th century, Jassiah Masado was a prominent Ugandan politician and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to various nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom. He was born in 1920 and passed away in 2003.
Lastly, Jassiah ben Judah was a medieval Jewish scholar and poet who lived in Spain during the 12th century. He is known for his contributions to Hebrew poetry and his commentary on the Torah.
While the name Jassiah may have undergone slight variations in spelling and pronunciation over time, its Hebrew roots and biblical connections have remained a consistent part of its history and significance.
People
Jassiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jassiah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jassiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jassiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 357 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jassiah 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 960,096 US residents.
Is Jassiah a common name?
We classify Jassiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 360 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jassiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Jassiah was 2014, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jassiah is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jassiah a male name?
Yes, 95.3% of people registered as Jassiah 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.