Isai
Isai is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift or God exists.
Origin and history
Isai is a variant spelling of Jesse, stemming from the Hebrew name Yishai. In the Old Testament, Jesse/Isai is the father of King David. It is used as a male name in the United States, particularly within Hispanic and Spanish-speaking communities.
Popularity in the United States
7,340 babies in the United States have been named Isai since 1880. It ranks #1414 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1042.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.4 %)
- TX (30.9 %)
- AZ (4.6 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 352 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,207 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,622 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,026 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,079 |
Fun facts
- Isai is directly related to the traditional English Biblical name Jesse, representing the same Old Testament figure.
- The name has seen steady usage in the United States, particularly since the late 20th century.