Esai
Esai is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Hairy or God is salvation.
Origin and history
Esai is a given name of Hebrew origin, commonly understood as a variant or transliteration related to Esau or Isaiah. While relatively rare historically in the United States, it has seen steady modern usage in recent decades. It offers a distinct, short, and contemporary sound for parents seeking a biblical connection.
Popularity in the United States
2,478 babies in the United States have been named Esai since 1880. It ranks #2603 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1377.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.1 %)
- TX (36.4 %)
- AZ (8.3 %)
- CO (3.7 %)
- IL (3.7 %)
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 | 81 |
| 1990-2000 | 426 |
| 2000-2010 | 763 |
| 2010-2019 | 643 |
| 2020-2029 | 565 |
Famous people named Esai
- Esai Morales: Actor
Fun facts
- Esai serves as a modern phonetic spelling or international variant related to biblical names like Esau or Isaiah.
- Actor Esai Morales helped bring public awareness to the name in modern American popular culture.