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Ishay

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Ishay

Pronounced ee-SHY /iˈʃaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A Hebrew name, a form of Yishai — Jesse, the father of King David — often read as 'gift' or 'my husband.' Noted here with respect; a warm, biblical name.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Ishay — a form of Yishai (Jesse) (Hebrew) (said 'ee-SHY'). A Hebrew form of Yishai (Jesse), noted with respect.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA Hebrew name, a form of Yishai — Jesse, the father of King David — often read as 'gift' or 'my husband.' Noted here with respect; a warm, biblical name.
U.S. rank (2021)#11280 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 19
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820182021

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

Ishay is a Hebrew form of Yishai, Jesse, the father of David; a warm biblical name (said 'ee-SHY').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Hebrew, and warm.

Did you know? Ishay is a Hebrew form of Yishai — Jesse, the father of King David — often read as 'gift' (said 'ee-SHY').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Ishay — Hebrew Yishai (Jesse); often 'gift'

Variations

YishaiIshai

Nicknames

Ish

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ishay mean?

Ishay is a Hebrew name, a form of Yishai — Jesse, the father of King David — often read as 'gift.'

How do you pronounce Ishay?

It's said ee-SHY /iˈʃaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ishay a boy or girl name?

Here Ishay is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ishay?

Ishay is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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