Jaysiah
A variant spelling of "Josiah", meaning "God supports" or "God heals" in Hebrew.
Name Census estimates that about 192 living Americans carry the first name Jaysiah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaysiah today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaysiah births was 2020 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaysiah. 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
192
~ 1 in 1,785,179 Americans
Peak year
2020
21 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,971
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Jaysiah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaysiah 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 113 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jaysiah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaysiah 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 Jaysiah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaysiahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaysiah
The name Jaysiah is a unique and intriguing one, with roots that can be traced back to various cultures and languages. Its origins are believed to lie in the Hebrew language, where it is thought to be a combination of the words "Jay" and "Siah," with "Jay" meaning "to raise" or "to exalt," and "Siah" meaning "gift" or "present."
In ancient times, the name Jaysiah was primarily found in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in areas where Hebrew was spoken. It was often given to children as a way to express gratitude for their birth and to bestow upon them a sense of being a gift from the divine.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars believe that it may have been used in certain Jewish communities during the biblical era. However, concrete evidence of its usage during this time remains elusive.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jaysiah can be found in various historical documents from the Middle Ages. One notable figure bearing this name was Jaysiah ibn Musa, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the 9th century CE. Born in Baghdad, he made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry, and his works were widely studied throughout the Islamic Golden Age.
Another prominent individual with the name Jaysiah was Jaysiah al-Khwarizmi, a Persian scholar who lived during the 9th century CE and is regarded as the father of algebra. His groundbreaking work, "Al-Kitab al-mukhtasar fi hisab al-jabr wa'l-muqabala," introduced the concept of algebra to the world and laid the foundation for modern mathematical theories.
In the realm of literature, Jaysiah al-Andalusi was a celebrated poet and philosopher from 11th century Spain. His works were highly influential in the development of Arabic poetry and philosophy during the Islamic Renaissance.
Moving forward in history, Jaysiah ibn Ishaq was a renowned physician and philosopher from the 12th century CE. Born in Persia, he made significant contributions to the field of medicine and is credited with advancing the understanding of various medical treatments and practices.
Lastly, Jaysiah al-Qurtubi was a notable Islamic scholar and jurist from the 13th century CE. He was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his interpretations of the Qur'an, which were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.
While the name Jaysiah may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and cultural significance continue to captivate those who delve into the depths of its origins and the remarkable individuals who bore this unique name throughout the ages.
People
Jaysiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaysiah 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
Jaysiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaysiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 192 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaysiah 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 1,785,179 US residents.
Is Jaysiah a common name?
We classify Jaysiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 193 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaysiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaysiah was 2020, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaysiah is about 10 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 Jaysiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaysiah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaysiah 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 Jaysiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaysiah 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 Jaysiah 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 have the name Jaysiah?
See how many people share the name Jaysiah on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.