Avishai Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-vee-SHY / /ˌɑː.vɪˈʃaɪ/Hebrew
Meaning
My father is alive
Historical & Cultural Background
Avishai is of Hebrew origin, commonly found in Jewish communities. The name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Avishai was a notable figure, the brother of Joab, a military leader in King David's army.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Avishay
- Abishai
International Variants
- Abishai (English)
- Avisha (Indian)
Famous people named Avishai
Avishai Cohen — jazz double bassist.
Avishai Margalit — philosopher.
Fictional characters named Avishai
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Avishai was first seen in the United States in 1996. Avishai has ranked as high as #1373 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Avishai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Avishai (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 11 |