Boy · #9,567 in 2026

Isay

Name: Popularity of the name Isay in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Isay, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,567

Peak Rank

#6,633 (2005)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2015

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#6633

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Isay

Isay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 11 Isays were born — ranking #6,633 that year. As of 2026, Isay ranks #9,567 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 84 Isays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Isay

Phonetically similar names — useful when Isay is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Icy
Iso
Icee
Isai
Isaw
Isew
Essay
Asay
Issei
Osei
Ice
Iced

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Isay

What does the name Isay mean?

Isay is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Isay in 2026?

In 2026, Isay ranks #9,567 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Isay most popular?

Isay reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #6,633 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Isay a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Isay is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Isay?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Isay include Irish, Larron, Taki. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Isay

Isay is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 84 births in the dataset. Isay's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #6,633. Use the chart and map above to compare Isay's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.