Abisai
Abisai is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My father is a gift.
Origin and history
Abisai is a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'my father is a gift' or 'gift of my father.' In biblical tradition, Abishai (a variant spelling) was a brave warrior and nephew of King David. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used name within Hispanic and Christian communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,074 babies in the United States have been named Abisai since 1880. It ranks #3613 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1765.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58 %)
- TX (36.9 %)
- NC (2.8 %)
- CO (1.2 %)
- IL (1.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 31 |
| 1990-2000 | 177 |
| 2000-2010 | 365 |
| 2010-2019 | 339 |
| 2020-2029 | 162 |
Fun facts
- The name is a variant of Abishai, who was a loyal commander in King David's army in the Old Testament.
- Over 1,000 boys in the United States have been named Abisai since 1880, maintaining a modest, consistent presence.