Declining since 2005, #3,757 for boys today.
Popularity of Abisai since 1987
Babies named Abisai per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 31 |
| 1990s | 0 | 177 |
| 2000s | 0 | 365 |
| 2010s | 83 | 339 |
| 2020s | 7 | 162 |
Meaning & origin
Abisai entered U.S. naming records in 1987 and peaked at rank 3,757 in 2004, but has since declined in usage, fitting the trajectory of many modern biblical respellings. In 2025, it was given to roughly 1 in 58,899 boys, a rarity that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name. Its similarity to Abishai and Absalom gives it a scriptural echo without direct ties to any specific figure in the Bible, making it a flexible choice for families valuing both tradition and individuality.
Abisai first appeared in U.S. records in 1987. It is likely a creative respelling of the biblical name Abishai (Hebrew 'father of a gift') or a shortening of Absalom ('father of peace'). Its modern coinage aligns with the trend of biblical names with altered spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abi, Sai
Sibling names for Abisai
Names that share Abisai's style, for a brother or sister.
