Jesiah
j(e)-siah
US Popularity:1966
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God supports; God gives
Jesiah is a boy-given name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God supports” or “God gives.” The name is abundant in the Christian Bible, with several leading figures bearing the title. The melodic name is also a cute combo of coveted boys’ names, Josiah and Jesse, both similar in meaning but more common on the playground. Jesiah also closely resembles the name Jesus, further harkening the name to its spiritual etymology—perfect for parents wishing to subtly acknowledge the religious figure.
Jesiah Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jesiah is currently #3044 on The Bump
Boy:Jesiah is currently #970 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jesiah is currently #1966 in U.S. births
Boy:Jesiah is currently #675 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1966
in 2022
- 383
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Jesiah, August 2009
Behind the Name, Josiah, May 2020
Behind the Name, Jesse, June 2023
Britannica, Josiah, king of Judah
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