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Yishai

Boy Name #5,942 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Yishai is a boy name, recorded for 15 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Yishai often also consider Yisroel, Yitzchok, Yitzchak .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #5,942
Total SSA Count: 15

Nicknames

Yis Yiy Yisie Yishie

Similar Names

Yisroel Yitzchok Yitzchak Yitty Yittel Yides Yisrael Yicel

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yishai

Is Yishai a boy or girl name?

Yishai is primarily used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Yishai?

Yishai is currently ranked #5942 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Yishai?

Common nicknames for Yishai include Yis, Yiy, Yisie, and Yishie.

Is Yishai a common or rare name?

Yishai is an uncommon name, ranked #5942 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Yishai

Yishai is a boy name .

Yishai is currently ranked #5,942 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Yishai include Yis, Yiy, Yisie, and Yishie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.