The nameAïssa
Aïssa is a name of Arabic origin, mostly for boys in France: it is the Arabic form of Jesus. It is also given to girls.
- Unisex name
- Arabic
Meaning
For boys, Aïssa comes from the Arabic Isa, the name of Jesus in the Quran. For girls it is often linked to Aisha, "alive".
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Aissa or Issa.
History
Aïssa has been given in France since the 1930s and grew in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Aïssa
Aïssa in France
Aïssa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,380 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Aïssa. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Aïssa in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 105 births a year on average, against 139 in the five years before.
Aïssa in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aïssa mean?
For boys, Aïssa comes from the Arabic Isa, the name of Jesus in the Quran. For girls it is often linked to Aisha, "alive".
What is the origin of the name Aïssa?
Arabic. It is also spelled Aissa or Issa.
Is Aïssa a girl's or a boy's name?
Aïssa is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.