"the Lord supports, God saves"
Jesiah
A feminine biblical name blazing with divine fire
Meaning & Origin
"fire of God"
The Story of Jesiah
Jesiah is a feminine variant of Josiah, a Hebrew name meaning 'the Lord supports' or combines the Hebrew elements 'Yah' (the Lord) and 'esh' (fire) — giving the meaning 'God's fire.' Josiah was a beloved king of Judah in the Old Testament, known for religious reform and righteousness. The feminized form Jesiah gives this strong biblical name a fresh, contemporary feel.
Jesiah is part of a trend of giving traditionally male biblical names feminine endings or creating feminine variants of popular biblical names. As parents seek spiritually significant names that feel unique, Jesiah offers a beautiful bridge between the sacred and the contemporary.
King Josiah (7th century BCE) is one of the most celebrated figures in the Hebrew Bible, credited with rediscovering the Book of the Law and leading a major religious reformation. Names derived from his legacy carry the weight of this righteous heritage.
Fun Facts
- King Josiah became ruler of Judah at age 8, making him one of the youngest monarchs in biblical history
- The name has risen alongside other biblical -iah names like Messiah, Elijah, and Isaiah in 21st-century naming trends
Jesiah in Other Languages
Famous People Named Jesiah
Josiah (King of Judah)
Royalty
King of Judah circa 640-609 BCE, celebrated in the Bible for religious reform and rediscovering the Torah
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #3,671
- Total SSA Count
- 42
- Cultural Origins
- American Christian African American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Pairs Well With
Sibling Names
Also a Boy Name
Jesiah is also used as a boy name, ranked #806.
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About the Name Jesiah
Jesiah is a girl name with American, Christian, and African American origins . The name means "the Lord supports, God saves" in Hebrew .
Is Jesiah a boy or girl name? Jesiah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,671 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #806. Jesiah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jesiah is currently ranked #3,671 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Jesiah has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Jesiah include Jesi and Sia. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.