Jysaiah
A unique blend of Hebrew names meaning "God is salvation".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jysaiah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jysaiah today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jysaiah births was 2012 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jysaiah. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jysaiah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2012
6 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#11,505
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Jysaiah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jysaiah 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 Jysaiah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jysaiah
The given name Jysaiah is a relatively modern variant of the more traditional name Isaiah, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. Isaiah itself is derived from the Hebrew phrase "Yesha'yahu," meaning "Yahweh is salvation" or "the Lord is salvation." This name has its origins in ancient Judaic culture and can be traced back to the biblical prophet Isaiah, who lived in the 8th century BCE in ancient Israel.
Jysaiah, with its unique spelling, seems to be a creative twist on the traditional name, likely influenced by contemporary naming trends and the desire to give a more distinctive or personalized touch to a classic name. While the exact origins of this particular spelling variation are unclear, it is evident that it draws inspiration from the time-honored Hebrew name Isaiah.
The name Isaiah holds significant historical and religious significance, as it is the name of one of the most prominent prophets in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). The Book of Isaiah, which bears his name, is a major prophetic work that played a crucial role in shaping the religious and cultural traditions of Judaism and Christianity.
Among the notable individuals named Isaiah throughout history, one of the most famous is the biblical prophet himself, who lived during the 8th century BCE and whose teachings and prophecies are recorded in the Book of Isaiah. Another prominent figure was Isaiah ben Malik al-Yahudi, a 9th-century Jewish philosopher and mathematician from Basra, present-day Iraq.
In more recent times, Isaiah Thomas (1749-1831) was an influential American printer and publisher who played a significant role in the American Revolution. Isaiah Berlin (1909-1997) was a renowned Russian-British philosopher and historian, known for his influential work on political theory and the concept of value pluralism.
Additionally, Isaiah Mustafa (born 1974) is a contemporary American actor and former NFL player, best known for his portrayal of the charismatic "Old Spice Guy" in a series of popular commercials.
While the specific origins and earliest recorded examples of the variant spelling "Jysaiah" are uncertain, it is clear that this name draws from the rich cultural and historical legacy of the Hebrew name Isaiah, with its deep religious and prophetic connotations.
People
Jysaiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jysaiah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
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FAQ
Jysaiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jysaiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jysaiah 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jysaiah a common name?
We classify Jysaiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jysaiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Jysaiah was 2012, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jysaiah is about 14 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 Jysaiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jysaiah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jysaiah 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 Jysaiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jysaiah 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 Jysaiah 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 are named Jysaiah?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Jysaiah at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.