Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Isais since 1980
Babies named Isais per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Isais is a relatively rare name in the United States. First recorded in 1980, it peaked in popularity in 2009. As of 2025, it ranks 9,714 with a 1-in-244,011 incidence, making it an uncommon choice. The name has seen stable usage over the decades, primarily in Hispanic communities. While it has not appeared in any top state rankings, its variant Isaiah remains widely popular.
Isais is a Spanish and Portuguese variant of Isaiah, from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. The name Isaiah appears in the Hebrew Bible as the prophet Isaiah, and the variant Isais emerged in Iberian naming traditions.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Isais
Names that share Isais's style, for a brother or sister.
