Hiraeth vs Isias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiraeth

Boy #14,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist"

Origin: Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away)

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,537
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hir

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Isias

Boy #14,681 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew Yeshayahu

Cultural Roots

Spanish/Latin American Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,681
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Isi, Isi, Izzy

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Popularity Comparison

Hiraeth Rank #14,537
Isias Rank #14,681

Hiraeth is more popular, ranked #14537 vs #14681 for Isias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hiraeth ___

  • Hiraeth Owen
  • Hiraeth Rhys
  • Hiraeth Emrys
  • Hiraeth Gethin
  • Hiraeth Lloyd

Isias ___

  • Isias David
  • Isias Emmanuel
  • Isias James
  • Isias Carlos
  • Isias Miguel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hiraeth

Anwen Cariad Seren Llewyn

If you choose Isias

Elias Ezekiel Jeremiah Esther Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiraeth or Isias more popular?

Hiraeth is more popular, ranked #14537 compared to Isias at #14681 in the United States.

What do Hiraeth and Isias mean?

Hiraeth means "a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist" (Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away) origin). Isias means "God is salvation" (Hebrew Yeshayahu origin).

Are Hiraeth and Isias boy or girl names?

Hiraeth is primarily a boy name. Isias is primarily a boy name.

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