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Isiah

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Isiah: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2022.

Isiah is a variant spelling of Isaiah, drawn from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, meaning “Yahweh is salvation.” The name’s most famous bearer is the biblical prophet Isaiah, whose writings are central to both Jewish and Christian traditions. In modern times, basketball legend Isiah Thomas led the Detroit Pistons to two NBA championships, while musician Isiah Rashad has made his mark in hip‑hop. Unlike the full form Isaiah, which appears in many place names—such as the Isaiah Wall at the United Nations—the Isiah spelling is less common but equally rooted in the same ancient meaning. It offers a streamlined, distinctive alternative that still carries a powerful spiritual resonance, popular among parents seeking a twist on a classic.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20223 babies
Latest (2022)
#7033 babies
Total births
3since 2022
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2022 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).