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Isai

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Pronounced ee-SAH-ee /iˈsɑː.i/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish form of Isaiah (Isaías), from the Hebrew Yesha'yahu, 'God is salvation; Yahweh saves.' A boys' name; used here for a girl, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong biblical name: Isai is the Spanish Isaiah — 'God is salvation' (said 'ee-SAH-ee'). A boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Hebrew
MeaningThe Spanish form of Isaiah (Isaías), from the Hebrew Yesha'yahu, 'God is salvation; Yahweh saves.' A boys' name; used here for a girl, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12629 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 34

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419902024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Isai is the Spanish form of Isaiah (Isaías), from the Hebrew Yesha'yahu, 'God is salvation.' As a girl's name it is rare; it is far more often a boys' name, which we note (said 'ee-SAH-ee').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against much heavier boys' use. Rare, biblical, and strong.

Did you know? Isai is the Spanish form of Isaiah, from the Hebrew for 'God is salvation.' It's overwhelmingly a boys' name, though it appears here for a girl, which we note (said 'ee-SAH-ee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Isai — Spanish form of Isaiah 'God is salvation'; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

IsaiasIsaiahIsay

Nicknames

IsaSai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Isai mean?

Isai is the Spanish form of Isaiah, from the Hebrew for 'God is salvation.'

How do you pronounce Isai?

It's said ee-SAH-ee /iˈsɑː.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Isai a boy or girl name?

Isai is far more often a boys' name; it's used here for a girl, which we note.

How popular is Isai?

Isai is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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