Isai
How to say it: ee-SYE · /iˈsaɪ/
Spanish variant of Jesse; from Hebrew 'Yishai', meaning gift or God exists. Old Testament father of King David.
Isai was the 779th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 186 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are up about 10% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #712 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #779 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 186 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,315 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | +10% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #712 |
| In France, 2025 | #334 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Recently arrived on the charts, Isai topped out in the 2000s. Still near that height, growth looks likely from here.
What goes with it
Light and breathy, Isai feels rooted in biblical tradition. Josue makes a fitting companion.
Nicknames
- Isa
Honouring a Isai in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Isai is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Japanese, Spanish.
In France: #334 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Isai
- Isai Scheinberg (born 1946)Canadian businessman
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