Isaiah

Isaiah Meaning & Origin

About Isaiah
The surname Isaiah is derived from the Hebrew name Yeshayahu, meaning "Yahweh is salvation" or "salvation of Yahweh." It is a biblical name found in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Isaiah, which is attributed to the prophet Isaiah. The name signifies a belief in the divine power of Yahweh to bring salvation and deliverance to his people. As a surname, Isaiah may indicate a familial connection to someone who was named after the prophet or who was associated with the teachings and messages of Isaiah.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Isaiah is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Isaiah: 631
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,622
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Isaiah based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Isaiah is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AS
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY2 Z EY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌaɪˈzeɪə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Isaiah in Braille

Here's how to represent Isaiah in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Isaiah in braille

How to sign the name Isaiah using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Isaiah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Isaiah in sign language

Numerology