How Many People Are Named Isaya?

Complete statistics for the name Isaya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Isaya
Very Rare
Hebrew

Isaya means 'God has heard' and is a very rare name for boys. Only 1 in 5,769,817 Americans have this name, making it truly unique. The majority of people named Isaya are under 30, showing its status as a modern choice.

~57
Living in US
1 in 5,769,817
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God has heard
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Inspired Hopeful Spiritual
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are leaders and pioneers.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

80,231
Worldwide Bearers
#12,336
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
59,910
🇰🇪 Kenya
5,833
🇨🇩 DR Congo
5,300
🇺🇬 Uganda
4,985
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1,684
🇮🇳 India
1,170
🇿🇦 South Africa
534
🇳🇬 Nigeria
294
🇿🇲 Zambia
249
🇹🇭 Thailand
91

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
57 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
53
Would be under 30 (91%)
5
Would be 30–60 (9%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 58 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
46
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Isaya Through the Generations

Isaya has been a name seen in the United States since 2002, peaking that year with 8 births. Today, there are 57 people named Isaya living in the US, with most being under 30 years old. This makes it a genuinely modern name, with only 5 individuals aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60.

✨ Similar Names to Isaya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Isaya's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Isaya

How Many People Have the Name Isaya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 57 people in the United States currently share the name Isaya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,769,817 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Isaya a Common or Rare Name?

Isaya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Isaya Mean?

Isaya means "God has heard" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Isaya in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Isaya Most Popular?

The name Isaya reached peak popularity in 2002, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Isaya?

Approximately 57 people named Isaya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 58. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,769,817 Americans.

Is Isaya a rare name?

Isaya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,769,817 Americans has this name.

What does the name Isaya mean?

Isaya means "God has heard" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Isaya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Isaya are male and 0% are female.

When was Isaya most popular?

Isaya peaked in 2002 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US57
All-Time Births58
1 in X1 in 5,769,817
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2002
World Rank#12,336
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.