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Isaiah is a Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' It evolved from Yeshayahu in Hebrew to Isaias in Greek and then to Isaiah in Latin and English. The name is associated with the biblical prophet Isaiah, known for his significant prophecies in the Hebrew Bible. It conveys traits of strength and wisdom and has biblical relevance due to its roots in sacred texts.

The name Isaiah is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Isaiah has been too rising for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Isaiah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 534th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 575th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 693rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 696th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 204th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 46th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 50th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7894th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5185th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8931st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Isaiah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.