Help or salvation; shortened form of Josiah or Isaiah
Siah is primarily used as a diminutive or modern short form of Hebrew names ending in -iah, such as Josiah or Isaiah. It carries the linguistic root for 'salvation' or 'help' found in many biblical names. While rare as a standalone name, it has gained some traction as a minimalist, gender-neutral choice in recent years.
Less common today
Siah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,400 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential Iranian-American sculptor and architect
