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Kit vs Isiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,154
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Isiah

Boy #1,312 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,312
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kit Rank #1,154
Isiah Rank #1,312

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1312 for Isiah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kit or Isiah more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Isiah at #1312 in the United States.

What do Kit and Isiah mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Isiah means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kit and Isiah boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Isiah is primarily a boy name.

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