Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Yishay

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

Jesse or Yishai is a figure described in the Hebrew Bible as the father of David, who became the king of the Israelites. His son David is sometimes called simply "Son of Jesse". The role as both father of King David and ancestor of Jesus has been used in various depictions in art, poetry and music e.g. as the Tree of Jesse or in hymns like "Lo, how a rose e'er blooming."

Current Rank

#12,182

Peak Rank

#9,392 (2002)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2016

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#9392

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Yishay

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Yishay

Yishay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 6 Yishays were born — ranking #9,392 that year. As of 2026, Yishay ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Yishays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Yishay

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

Yeshu
Yoshi
Yasha
Yoj
Utia
Wishy
Wisha
Wishaw
Vishay
Guichet
Rache
Yash

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yishay

What does the name Yishay mean?

How popular is Yishay in 2026?

In 2026, Yishay ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Yishay most popular?

Yishay reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #9,392 that year with 6 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Yishay most popular?

Yishay has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Yishay.

Is Yishay a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Yishay?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yishay include Antonnio, Tobius, Karun. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yishay

Yishay is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Yishay's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #9,392. Use the chart and map above to compare Yishay'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.