BoyHebrew origin

Yishai: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Gift, the original form of Jesse, a kingly root name.

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Current rank
#4662
Peak
#4595 in 2018

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1990: #946019902000: #590520002005: #620620052010: #547020102015: #528020152020: #46622020#1#9460

What Yishai Means

Yishai is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Gift, the original form of Jesse, a kingly root name.

How Popular Yishai Is

Yishai currently ranks #4662 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4595 in 2018. It is rising.

Good to Know About Yishai

  • Yishai has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Yishai is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
  • It carries royal connotations and regal history.

Names Like Yishai

Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Yishai

Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Yishai.

Questions About Yishai

What does Yishai mean?

Yishai is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Gift, the original form of Jesse, a kingly root name.

How popular is Yishai?

Yishai currently ranks #4662 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4595 in 2018. It is rising.

Where does Yishai come from?

Yishai comes from Hebrew roots. Yishai has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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