Jasiah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jasiah is a name of Hebrew origin that means 'Yahweh is salvation.' It evolved from the Hebrew 'Yeshayah' and the more commonly known 'Isaiah.' The name reflects a rich religious significance. It has become increasingly popular in recent years as a unique choice among parents. There is no biblical background associated with the name Jasiah specifically, but its roots connect it to a well-known biblical figure. Overall, Jasiah conveys a sense of modernity and meaningfulness.
The name Jasiah is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jasiah has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jasiah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10292nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1009th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 552nd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22630th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5227th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6220th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jasiah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jasiah"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈsaɪə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Jasiah is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yeshayah,' which means 'Yahweh is salvation.' It combines 'Yah,' a shortened form of the divine name 'Yahweh,' with 'sha,' meaning 'to save.'
Meaning
Yahweh is salvation
Language Evolution
Yeshayah, Isaiah, Jasiah
Historical Usage
The name Jasiah gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in the United States, as modern parents sought unique and meaningful names for their children.
Variants & Derivatives
Jasiah, Jasiahh
Modern Popularity & Image
Jasiah is often perceived as a modern and unique name. It has gained popularity among parents looking for names with religious significance.
Famous People
Jasiah Young, an American musician known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jasiah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jasiah"
"Jasiah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10292nd of 16616 | 30 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1009th of 24088 | 2,747 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 552nd of 23106 | 6,208 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22630th of 27321 | 11 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5227th of 35406 | 391 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6220th of 30306 | 236 |
Regional Popularity of "Jasiah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
31.95% 1464th/4582 |
14.62% 755th/5164 |
12.33% 902nd/7313 |
13.95% 1041st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
16.67% 664th/3984 |
11.63% 522nd/4487 |
6.42% 438th/6822 |
12.56% 788th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jasiah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
83.15% 4294th/5164 |
60.69% 4438th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
65.11% 4442nd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Jasiah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jasiah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.