Jesiah
- US rank
- #864
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #800 in 2024
277 babies were named Jesiah in the US in 2025. It has climbed 189 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1976–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jesiah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,165 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jesiah, 277 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jesiah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJesiah first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #800.
- Then vs nowJesiah is 7.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 44,643 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 6,165.
- TrendJesiah has climbed 189 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #864. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedJesiah is most popular in Maryland, where it ranks #475, followed by Massachusetts (#555) and Florida (#585). It's in the top 1,000 in 18 states.
About the name Jesiah
Jesiah is a boy name of American and Hebrew origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-iah”. US birth records list Jesiah for boys from 1976 to 2025, in 44 of those 50 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #800 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #864, with 277 babies.
Origin:American namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
| 1980s | 3.1 | 323,625 boys |
| 1990s | 6.0 | 166,667 boys |
| 2000s | 44 | 22,696 boys |
| 2010s | 98 | 10,212 boys |
| 2020s | 144 | 6,929 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
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Questions about the name Jesiah
What is the origin of the name Jesiah?
Jesiah has American, Hebrew roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Jesiah a boy or girl name?
Jesiah is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Jesiah?
Jesiah ranked #864 for US boys in 2025, given to 277 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#800).