"God is salvation"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Yeshaya
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The ancient Hebrew name behind Isaiah
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Meaning & Origin
"salvation of the Lord"
Origin: Biblical Hebrew
Language: Aramaic
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The Story of Yeshaya
Yeshaya is the original Hebrew form of the name Isaiah, composed of two elements: yesha meaning salvation or deliverance, and Yah, a shortened form of the divine name YHWH. This gives the name the full meaning of God is salvation. The name is rooted in ancient Hebrew scripture and has been used in Jewish communities for millennia.
Yeshaya remains a deeply traditional name used predominantly in Orthodox Jewish and Israeli communities. It gained some awareness outside those communities through the biblical prophet Isaiah, but the Hebrew form Yeshaya itself stays rare in English-speaking countries.
The name belongs to the great Hebrew prophet Yeshayahu (Isaiah), one of the most important figures in the Hebrew Bible. In Jewish tradition, the Book of Isaiah is considered a masterwork of prophetic literature, lending this name profound spiritual weight.
Historical Record
Yeshaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 814 babies have been named Yeshaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yeshaya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #2,892 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Yeshaya is the original Hebrew form of the English name Isaiah
- The prophet Yeshayahu authored one of the longest books in the Hebrew Bible
- The name has been continuously used in Jewish communities for over 2,500 years
Yeshaya in Other Languages
Greek
Ησαΐας
Latin
Isaias
Arabic
أشعياء
Hebrew
ישעיה
Popularity Over Time
#2,892
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Yeshaya
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Isaiah the Prophet
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Biblical prophet whose book is a cornerstone of Hebrew scripture
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Shaya Leibowitz
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Common bearer of this name in Hasidic Jewish communities
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #2,892
- Total SSA Count
- 44
- Cultural Origins
- Jewish Israeli Ethiopian Jewish
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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Common Nicknames
Shaya
Yesh
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yeshaya
What does the name Yeshaya mean?
"God is salvation" (from Hebrew). "salvation of the Lord" (from Biblical Hebrew). Yeshaya is the original Hebrew form of the name Isaiah, composed of two elements: yesha meaning salvation or deliverance, and Yah, a shortened form of the divine name YHWH. This gives the name the full meaning of God is salvation. The name is rooted in ancient Hebrew scripture and has been used in Jewish communities for millennia.
What is the origin of the name Yeshaya?
Yeshaya has Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, Jewish, Israeli, and Ethiopian Jewish origins. In Hebrew, it means "God is salvation". In Biblical Hebrew, it means "salvation of the Lord".
Is Yeshaya a boy or girl name?
Yeshaya is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Yeshaya?
Yeshaya is currently ranked #2892 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Yeshaya?
Common nicknames for Yeshaya include Shaya and Yesh.
What are good middle names for Yeshaya?
Popular middle name pairings include Yeshaya David, Yeshaya Levi, Yeshaya Aaron, Yeshaya Michael, and Yeshaya Samuel.
What are good sibling names for Yeshaya?
Names that pair well with Yeshaya as siblings include Miriam, Devorah, Elijah, Noam, and Tova.
How many syllables does Yeshaya have?
Yeshaya has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Yeshaya a common or rare name?
Yeshaya is an uncommon name, ranked #2892 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Yeshaya?
Are there other spellings for Yeshaya?
Related spellings include Yeshua.
About the Name Yeshaya
Yeshaya is a boy name with Jewish, Israeli, and Ethiopian Jewish origins . The name means "God is salvation" in Hebrew .
Yeshaya is currently ranked #2,892 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Yeshaya has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Yeshaya include Shaya and Yesh. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yeshaya include Yeshua . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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