Yeshaya
Every Yeshaya since 1976 — 856 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yeshaya
Yeshaya is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,988 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 856 American babies have been named Yeshaya. Its peak came in 2024, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yeshaya stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yeshaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #2,988 |
| 2024 | 44 | #2,911 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,562 |
| 2022 | 34 | #3,462 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,910 |
| 2020 | 35 | #3,271 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,102 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,092 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,775 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,679 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,401 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,691 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3,336 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3,890 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,348 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,806 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,272 |
| 2008 | 26 | #4,041 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,241 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,671 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,273 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,596 |
| 2003 | 21 | #4,110 |
| 2002 | 12 | #6,075 |
| 2001 | 12 | #6,003 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,573 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,781 |
| 1990 | 7 | #7,169 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,771 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yeshaya in 2025?
Yeshaya ranked #2,988 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yeshaya?
856 babies have been named Yeshaya in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yeshaya most popular?
Yeshaya peaked in 2024, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Yeshaya a boy or girl name?
Yeshaya is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yeshaya rising or falling?
Yeshaya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.