Isiah

Isiah is a name of Hebrew origin and it means "God is salvation." It is believed to have been derived from the Hebrew name Isaiah which was given to several individuals mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible, including the prophet Isaiah who lived during the 8th century BCE. The name Isiah gained popularity in the United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s, likely due to its biblical origins. It reached its peak popularity in the year 2000 when it was the 43rd most popular boys' name in the U.S. Isiah has been used as a given name for centuries, but it is also sometimes used as a surname. The name has several variations such as Isaiah, Izayah, and Isaias. Despite its biblical origins and popularity in recent decades, there are no major historical figures named Isiah who stand out above the rest. However, there have been a few notable individuals with this name including American basketball player Isiah Thomas and Israeli footballer Isiah Tapoohi.