Abishai, derived from the Hebrew name Avishay, means "my father is joyful" or "father of joy." It appears in the Old Testament of the Bible as one of King David's chief warriors and his brother-in-law. Abishai was a valiant and skilled warrior, known for his bravery on the battlefield. He was also deeply devoted to King David and remained loyal throughout their challenging times. The name Abishai is not commonly used today but holds historical and biblical significance.
"In recent years, the number of newborns named Abishai has varied slightly but steadily increased from 12 in 2012 to a peak of 8 in 2014, followed by 6 in 2015, making a total of 26 little ones named Abishai over these three years."