Isai Boy

Popularity: #721 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationee-SIGH / iˈsaɪ

Hebrew; Spanish

Meaning

Hebrew: Salvation; Spanish: Variant of Isaiah

Historical & Cultural Background

Isai is derived from the Hebrew name Yeshayahu, which means 'salvation of the Lord.' It is often associated with the biblical prophet Isaiah. In Spanish-speaking cultures, Isai is recognized as a variant of Isaiah, reflecting the name's biblical roots. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly among those with religious or cultural ties to its origins.

Trend Summary

Isai has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking unique biblical names.

Similar Names

EzraAsaEliAmosUriIsaIshmael

Variants

  • Isaiah
  • Isaias

International Variants

  • Isaías (Spanish)
  • Isaias (Portuguese)
  • Yeshayahu (Hebrew)

Famous people named Isai

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Fictional characters named Isai

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Sibling Suggestions

IsaiahElijahJosiahMicahZachariah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Isai was first seen in the United States in 1966. Isai has ranked as high as #1057 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Isai has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Isai (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 41
30%
CA 36
26%
GA 10
7%
NC 10
7%
WA 9
7%
FL 8
6%
NY 7
5%
AZ 6
4%
MA 5
4%
OK 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19666
19736
19756
19767
19776
19787
197916
198016
198127
198221
198329
198427
198536
198636
198731
198846
198983
199087
199190
199282
199393
1994114
1995128
1996149
1997141
1998144
1999179
2000161
2001206
2002245
2003243
2004275
2005274
2006305
2007333
2008310
2009270
2010241
2011237
2012212
2013190
2014168
2015197
2016185
2017195
2018193
2019207
2020161
2021168
2022160
2023198
2024204