Izayah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Izayah means 'Yahweh is salvation'.
Meaning of the Name Izayah
Izayah is a variant of the name Isaiah, which is of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yeshayahu, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. The name Isaiah has strong biblical ties and is mentioned in the Old Testament as a prophet. Izayah carries the same meaning and significance as Isaiah, symbolizing God's ability to save and bring forth salvation.
Popularity of the Name Izayah
The popularity for the name Izayah peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 267 births, which ranked number 1,770 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Izayah had the most male births in 2011 with 267, which ranked number 816 out of 14,353 male names. The number of births for the name Izayah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 250 births to 89 births, a decline of -64.40%. Among males, Izayah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 250 births to 89 births, a decline of -64.40%.
Nationwide Popularity of Izayah
- 20 Year Trend of Izayah: -25.21%
- 10 Year Trend of Izayah: -64.40%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Izayah: -64.40%
Popularity of Izayah by State
For males, Izayah was most popular in Western states with 12 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 12 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Izayah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 12 | 1464 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 10 | 1168 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Izayah
- Total Births of Izayah: 80 (-9.81%)
- Male Births of Izayah: 80 (-9.81%)
Given the downward trend of Izayah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.81% decrease in total births, for a total of 80 births in 2024. Male births for Izayah have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 80 male births in 2024, a decrease of -9.81%.