Yeshaya

Yeshaya - A very unique male name

Yeshaya appeared on the charts for the first time in 1982 on position #2036. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Yeshaya and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Yeshaya? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Yeshaya. The baby boy name Yeshaya was given to 36 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1967 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 40,730 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yeshaya peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1967.

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Yeshaya is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yeshaya is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #467 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,803.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Yeshaya is where you live.

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Yeshaya origin and meaning

Hebrew variant of Isaiah

A Hebrew form related to Isaiah (Yesha'yahu 'Yahweh is salvation'), close to the name Yeshayahu itself

Yeshaya is a Hebrew name in the Isaiah family, used in Jewish communities; the biblical prophet's Hebrew name is Yeshayahu, of which Yeshaya is a close form. US use since 1982 is small, reaching its highest level in 2025. Because the prophet is Yeshayahu rather than Yeshaya, he is credited in the derivation, not listed as a bearer of this exact form.

Attested etymology

Yeshaya is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

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Similar to Yeshaya

We've found the following names that sound similar to Yeshaya, sorted by popularity.

Yehoshua / Yash / Yeshua / Yoshio / Yossi / Yukio / Yug / Yishai / Yasuo / Yuki /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Yeshaya

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Yeshaya a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Yeshaya?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

yeh-SHAH-yah · /jɛˈʃɑːjə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Yeshayahu — The full Hebrew form of Isaiah's name
• Isaiah — The English biblical form; a separate established name

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents in Jewish families choose Yeshaya for the Isaiah meaning in a form closer to the Hebrew original.

Worth knowing

• Little known outside Jewish communities; expect explanation and Isaiah confusion.