Jesiah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jesiah is a name of Hebrew origin that means 'Yahweh is salvation'. It evolved from the Hebrew Yesha'yah and has been adapted into English. The name is associated with strong religious traits and is linked to biblical figures. While it does not appear in the Bible itself, it is a modern adaptation of names like Isaiah and Joshua, which are well-known in religious contexts.
The name Jesiah 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 maintaining steady 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, Jesiah has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female 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, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jesiah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5603rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1539th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1005th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19262nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2890th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jesiah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jesiah"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈzaɪə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Jesiah is derived from the Hebrew name Yesha'yah, which means 'Yahweh is salvation'. It is often associated with the biblical figure Joshua.
Meaning
Yahweh is salvation
Language Evolution
Yesha'yah (Hebrew), Jesiah (English)
Biblical Background
Jesiah does not appear directly in the Bible; however, it is closely related to biblical names like Isaiah and Joshua, both of which carry significant religious importance.
Historical Usage
The name Jesiah gained some popularity in the 20th century, particularly in religious communities, as a modern adaptation of biblical names.
Variants & Derivatives
Jesse, Joshua, Isaiah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jesiah is seen as a unique and modern name with a strong biblical connection, appealing to parents looking for distinctive names with spiritual significance.
Famous People
Jesiah K. P. Hines, a notable contemporary figure
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jesiah"
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 "Jesiah"
"Jesiah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5603rd of 16616 | 119 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1539th of 24088 | 1,449 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1005th of 23106 | 2,539 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19262nd of 35406 | 44 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2890th of 30306 | 703 |
Regional Popularity of "Jesiah" 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) |
44.33% 2031st/4582 |
27.13% 1401st/5164 |
19.61% 1434th/7313 |
19.00% 1418th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
30.30% 1207th/3984 |
22.20% 996th/4487 |
13.41% 915th/6822 |
16.57% 1040th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jesiah" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
56.85% 2551st/4487 |
34.52% 2355th/6822 |
46.51% 2919th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jesiah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jesiah" 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.