NAME PROFILE

Hai

Derived from the Hebrew name 'Yesha'yahu', meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' This name suggests a visionary and optimistic personality, reflecting a person who leads with warmth and a strong sense of purpose.

Key Stats

Total births588
GenderMale (26% / 74%)
Peak year1983
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1979
Most recent1996
Syllables1
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 65%LA — 20%TX — 15%AK — 0%PA — 0%

Notable People

Isaiah Thomas (Professional Basketball Player) · Isaiah Washington (Grey's Anatomy Actor) · Isiah Whitlock Jr. (The Wire Actor) · Isaiah Mustafa (Old Spice Commercial Actor) · Isaiah Berlin (Influential Political Philosopher)

Nicknames & Diminutives

IzzyZaeZay

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