Jesiah is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Jehovah is salvation'. It is a unique variant of the classic Jesse, both being derived from the same root word, yasha', which translates to 'salvation' or 'deliverance'. The name Jesiah gained popularity in the late 20th century and has since been chosen by parents seeking distinctive yet meaningful names for their children. Spelled with an 'h' at the end, it differentiates itself from its traditional counterpart while still holding onto its rich biblical heritage.
Jesiah's popularity as a baby name surged significantly between 2014 and 2016, with an almost tenfold increase from 28 births in 2014 to 269 births (69 in 2015 plus 200 in 2016). This trend continued into 2017 with a further peak of 312 births. However, popularity has since fluctuated, dropping below the 100 mark by 2022 and 2023, after an overall high total of 705 births over the period spanning from 2002 to 2023.