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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Isai — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Isahn|Isaia
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 56% boy · 44% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Isai

◈

eye-SAH-ee · 3 syllables

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Boy
#1066
→ Stable
Boy
#1066
Popularity score: 30
→ Stable
Peak
#1066 in 2024
5yr
+18 ranks
Velocity
+18
Birth frequency
5.7 per 100,000 births
Girl
#12629
Popularity score: 5
→ Stable
Peak
#12629 in 2024
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1066 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Isai

Popularity score: 30  ·  SSA Rank: #1066

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19922024

Rank #12629 · Falling since 1992

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Isai

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12629

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+18 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewBiblicalReligiousUnisex3-syllableMeaningfulClassicModern usage
Character
spiritual insightartistic sensitivityquiet strengthcontemplative naturehumble wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Isais

athleticdedicatedcompetitivedisciplinedskilled
STRONG
High confidence

Isai is a Hebrew unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1066 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +18 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1066 · rare
Isai at a Glance
Meaning:God is my salvation. A biblical name borne by the father of King David in the Old Testament.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#1066 in 2024
5yr change:+18 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1066 · Girl #12629
Notable bearers
Isai Gutierrez
Professional baseball player
Isai López
Dominican baseball player
Similar Sound
IsaiahIsaacElijahHoseaJonah
Similar Style
JeremiahEzraMicah◈JudahSolomon
Works Well With
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LilyNoahEden◈SamuelGraceAsher◈NaomiCaleb
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Isai illustration
Name Intelligence
Isai · Overview
Summary

Isai is a Hebrew unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1066 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Isai scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Works for any sex
56% boy · 44% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Religious · Meaningful character
Isai carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
isai.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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