Esiah
2025 SSA
About Esiah
Esiah is a contemporary masculine name with multiple possible origins. It likely developed as a variation of Isaiah (from Hebrew meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'), offering a more modern spelling with the removal of the initial 'I.' Alternatively, it could be seen as a unique spelling of Josiah or a creative modern invention. The name emerged in usage primarily in the early 21st century, reflecting trends toward both biblical names and creative spellings. Esiah remains relatively uncommon, though it aligns with the popularity of similar-sounding names ending in '-iah' like Jeremiah, Josiah, and Nehemiah. The name carries spiritual connotations through its biblical associations while its modern spelling gives it a fresh, distinctive quality appealing to parents seeking something with traditional roots but contemporary flair.
Pronounced EE-sy-uh.
As of October 2026, Esiah ranked #3537 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3522 for boys in 2021.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,300 | 23 | 12 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,665 | 21 | 11.1 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,126 | 25 | 13.8 |
| 2019 | #3,926 | 27 | 15 |
| 2020 | #3,672 | 29 | 16.8 |
| 2021 | #3,522 | 32 | 18.3 |
| 2022 | #3,916 | 28 | 16 |
| 2023 | #4,639 | 22 | 12.9 |
| 2024 | #3,534 | 32 | 18.6 |
| 2025 | #3,537 | 32 | 18.7 |