Total births
1,074
Unisex name · since 1987
Abisai
1,074 babies named Abisai in U.S. Social Security records since 1987, with the highest year being 2004. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4643
- among boys today
- 1,074
- born since 1987
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
1,074 babies have been named Abisai since 1987, making it today's #4643 unisex name.
Abisai has 1,074 recorded births among boys since 1987, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4643 as of the latest data, more common than 68% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2025.
- #4643 among boys today
- 1,074 born since 1987
- 2000s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Abisai is currently the #4643 unisex name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 1,074 born since 1987, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4643
- among boys today
- 1,074
- born since 1987
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Abisai vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4643
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Abisai was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
46 babies were named Abisai in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Abisai compares
1,074 Top 30% higher than 70% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Abisai's all-time total is 193% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Abisai | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,074 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Abisai's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Abisai splits its recorded history at 2006: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1988 (7 births) -- compare that against the 2004 peak of 46 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Abisai at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#4,643
Active since
1987
Abisai popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Abisai popularity over time - girls
90 total births recorded since 2014 (Abisai as girls' name)
Abisai by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Abisai's strongest decade.
365 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Abisai births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 31
1980s
31 births
- 1990s
1990s
177 births
- 2000s
2000s
365 births
- 2010s
2010s
339 births
- 2020s
2020s
162 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 365 births (34% of all-time use).
How Abisai compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Abisai's total volume
Abisai vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Abisai by state
Where Abisai concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 247 | 23.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 157 | 14.6% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Abisai's total US births 23.0%
Even split
247 of 1,074 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Abisai? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 1,074 babies named Abisai. Today it holds rank #4643 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 46 births.
When was Abisai most popular? ▼
Abisai was most popular in the 2000s decade with 365 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Abisai most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Abisai are California (247 births), Texas (157 births), North Carolina (12 births).
Is Abisai a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Abisai is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,074 births, and as a girl's name it has 90 births.
How long has the name Abisai been used? ▼
Records for Abisai go back to 1987, giving 39 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Abisai? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Abiel, Abimael, Abie, Abir, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Abisai's data
- Abisai's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (365 total births) through the 2020s (162) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Abisais (247 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Abisai
Nearby Names Like Abisai
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Abisai
Abiel Boy
#1506 1,617 births
Abimael Boy
#3812 1,454 births
Abie Boy
#7278 733 births
Abir Boy
#3435 683 births
Abigail Boy
672 births
Compare Abisai side by side: Abisai vs Abiel Abisai vs Abimael Abisai vs Abie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1987–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Abisai: #4643 Unisex Name - 1,074 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/abisai. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Abisai draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.