Esai
MeaningGod is salvation · Spanish form of Isaiah
- US rank
- #1,585
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,258 in 2002
107 babies were named Esai in the US in 2025. It has climbed 264 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Esai you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 15,974 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Esai, 107 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Esai would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEsai first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2002, when it reached #1,258.
- Then vs nowEsai is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 39,216 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 15,974.
- TrendEsai has climbed 264 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,585. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedEsai is most popular in California, where it ranks #884. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningEsai is a Spanish form of Isaiah, which means “God is salvation”. Our records link it to Hebrew and Spanish roots.
About the name Esai
Esai is a boy name of Hebrew and Spanish origin meaning “God is salvation”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-sai”. US birth records list Esai for boys from 1987 to 2025, in 39 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #1,258 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,585, with 107 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14 | 71,942 boys |
| 1990s | 22 | 45,106 boys |
| 2000s | 38 | 26,130 boys |
| 2010s | 34 | 29,223 boys |
| 2020s | 55 | 18,321 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Esai
What does the name Esai mean?
Esai means “God is salvation” in Spanish, as a form of Isaiah.
What is the origin of the name Esai?
Esai has Hebrew, Spanish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Esai a boy or girl name?
Esai is a boy name.
How popular is the name Esai?
Esai ranked #1,585 for US boys in 2025, given to 107 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#1,258).