Isai

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewRising fast
#1066 18in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a Christian.

Isai is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a Spanish short form of Isaiah, from the Hebrew Yeshayahu meaning "God is salvation." Isaiah was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible, author of the prophetic book that bears his name.

Isai has been growing in the United States within Hispanic communities as a streamlined, three-letter form of the beloved prophetic name. Its clean consonant-vowel-vowel structure makes it easy to pronounce in Spanish while carrying the full weight of the great prophetic tradition.

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Popularity Over Time

Isai was #702 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1066, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Isai
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s891
2010s2,025
2000s2,622
1990s1,207
1980s352
1970s48
1960s6

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(52 years, 19662024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Isai
YearBirthsRank
2024204#1066
2023198#1084
2022160#1231
2021168#1170
2020161#1193
2019207#1010
2018193#1053
2017195#1031
2016185#1066
2015197#1031
2014168#1133
2013190#1026
2012212#953
2011237#881
2010241#872
2009270#819
2008310#738
2007333#701
2006305#713
2005274#738

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Isai as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Isai has also been given to 34 girls in the U.S. since 1990.

#12629
Current rank
34
Total births
2024
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Isai be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Isai is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1066. As a girl's name, it ranks #12629.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19662024) · Methodology