"God is salvation"
Isias
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Meaning & Origin
"Yahweh saves"
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Isias is a variant of the Hebrew name Yeshayahu (Isaiah in English), composed of Yahweh (yasha) meaning salvation and El meaning God — together meaning God is salvation or Yahweh saves. The prophet Isaiah is one of the most important figures in the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament, whose book contains the famous prophecies that Christians interpret as foretelling the birth of Jesus. Isias is the Spanish/Portuguese form Isaías rendered with a slightly different spelling, common in Latin American communities.
Isaiah has become one of the more popular biblical names in the United States, ranking in the top 50 boys names since 2000. The variant Isias is found primarily in Latin American communities where biblical names with Spanish phonetics are preferred. It remains uncommon as a standalone English-language spelling.
Isaiah is considered one of the greatest of the Hebrew prophets, and his writings in the Book of Isaiah are among the most read passages in both Jewish and Christian traditions. The name carries profound spiritual significance across three major world religions.
Historical Record
Isias first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 27 babies have been named Isias in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Isias is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,681 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The Book of Isaiah is the most quoted Old Testament book in the New Testament
- Isaiah predicts the exile of Israel to Babylon and its eventual return, events that happened roughly a century later
- Isaiah is consistently ranked in the top 50 most popular boys names in the United States since 2002
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Famous People Named Isias
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American NBA basketball player known for his time with the Boston Celtics
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Isaiah (the Prophet)
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Major Hebrew prophet of the 8th century BCE, author of the Book of Isaiah
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #14,681
- Total SSA Count
- 7
- Cultural Origins
- Spanish/Latin American Hebrew Christian American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Isias
Isias is a boy name with Spanish/Latin American, Hebrew, Christian, and American origins . The name means "God is salvation" in Hebrew Yeshayahu .
Isias is currently ranked #14,681 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Isias has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Isias include Isi, Isi, and Izzy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Isias include Isiah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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