Isai

Isai - A very unique male name

Isai appeared on the charts for the first time in 1979 on position #1571. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Isai and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Isai? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Isai. The baby boy name Isai was given to 125 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1174 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 11,730 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Isai peaked in popularity 22 years ago in 2004 on position 693.

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Isai is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Isai is currently topping the baby name charts in Wisconsin at position #726 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,395.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Isai is where you live.

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Isai origin and meaning

Spanish, from Hebrew

The Spanish form of Jesse — Hebrew Yishai, usually read as 'gift' (or 'God exists')

In Spanish Bibles, David's father Jesse is Isaí — and that is the name's home: a biblical name in its Spanish dress. It has been used in the US since 1979, almost entirely in Spanish-speaking families, peaking in 2007. English speakers often misread it as a clipped Isaiah, but Isaí is Jesse, a different and older figure — the father of David and an ancestor in the genealogy of Jesus.

Attested etymology

Isai is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Isai, pop culture references for the name Isai and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Isai

We've found the following names that sound similar to Isai, sorted by popularity.

Isaac / Isaiah / Isiah / Issac / Isaias / Izaiah / Izayah / Isaak / Ike / Isa /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Isai

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Isai a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Isai?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ee-SY · /iˈsaɪ/
American use usually says ee-SY (two syllables, matching the table); in Spanish it is ee-sah-EE, three syllables with a written accent

Around the world

• Jesse (English) — The English form of the same biblical name
• Yishai (Hebrew) — The original Hebrew form

Spellings and nicknames

• Isaiah — A different biblical name it is constantly confused with — not a variant

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Isaí for King David's father in his Spanish form — biblical, compact and culturally rooted.

Worth knowing

• English speakers will read it as Isaiah or 'Izzy,' and the Spanish accent (Isaí) is usually dropped in US documents