Abishai Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
91% Masculine / 9% Feminine
Meaning:
Abishai means 'father's gift' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Abishai
Abishai is a Hebrew name that originates from the Bible. It is composed of two elements: 'Ab', meaning 'father', and 'Shai', meaning 'gift'. The name can be interpreted as 'father's gift' or 'gift of the father'. In the Bible, Abishai was a nephew of King David and a valiant warrior. The name Abishai conveys strength, bravery, and a special connection to family.
Popularity of the Name Abishai
The popularity for the name Abishai peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 25 births, which ranked number 9,302 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Abishai had the most female births in 2012 with 12, which ranked number 9,104 out of 19,523 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 25, which ranked number 4,160 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Abishai has increased over the last ten years from 22 births to 25 births, an increase of 13.64%. Among males, Abishai has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 25 births, an increase of 150.00%. Among females, Abishai has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Abishai
- 10 Year Trend of Abishai: 13.64%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Abishai: 150.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Abishai: -100.00%
Popularity of Abishai by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Abishai. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Abishai in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Abishai is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Abishai
- Total Births of Abishai: 25 (1.29%)
- Male Births of Abishai: 27 (9.60%) 0
Given the upward trend of Abishai over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.29% increase in total births, for a total of 25 births in 2024. Male births for Abishai have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 27 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.60%.