The baby name Jeshaiah is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced jeh-SHAY-uh (IPA: /dʒɛˈʃeɪə/).
Jeshaiah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Jeshaiah is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced jeh-SHAY-uh (IPA: /dʒɛˈʃeɪə/).
Jeshaiah is Hebrew in Origin.
Jeshaiah is a biblical Hebrew name derived from Yesha‘yah, a shortened form of Yeshayahu, meaning “Yahweh is salvation” or “the Lord saves.” In the Hebrew Bible, Jeshaiah (or Jesaiah) designates several minor figures - Levites, temple musicians, and returnees from exile - distinct from the better‑known prophet Isaiah, though sharing the same theophoric root with the divine element Yah.
As an English rendering, Jeshaiah entered use through the King James-era transliteration tradition. It appeared intermittently among Puritans and later in scattered parish and census records but has remained rare, consistently overshadowed by Isaiah. Contemporary usage is niche, sometimes chosen in Jewish and Christian circles for its authentic scriptural feel and uncommonness. Related forms include Isaiah and Isiah (English), Jesaiah/Jeshaia/Jeshayah (anglicized variants), Yeshayahu (Modern Hebrew), Yeshaya or Yeshaye (Yiddish/Hasidic), Isaías (Spanish/Portuguese), and Isaïe (French).
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2012 | #882 | 5 | 7,390 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
Jeshaiah is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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