Unisex nameCurrently #1,641 in the USSteady
Jessiah
3 syllablesPeak year: 20207 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jessiah's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jessiah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jessiah |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 40 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 64 |
| 2006 | 50 |
| 2007 | 84 |
| 2008 | 70 |
| 2009 | 97 |
| 2010 | 79 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2012 | 91 |
| 2013 | 111 |
| 2014 | 117 |
| 2015 | 144 |
| 2016 | 124 |
| 2017 | 149 |
| 2018 | 153 |
| 2019 | 132 |
| 2020 | 164 |
| 2021 | 151 |
| 2022 | 142 |
| 2023 | 104 |
| 2024 | 113 |
Jessiah through the decades
- Jessiah peaked in 2020, when 164 babies were named Jessiah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jessiah has risen 65% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jessiah currently ranks #1,641 in the US and is holding steady.