The nameAissata
Aissata is a West African form of Aisha, common in Guinea, Mali and Senegal.
- Girl's name
- West African
Meaning
Aissata comes from the Arabic Aisha, "alive, living".
Origin
West African, from Arabic.
History
In the United States Aissata reached 4545th place in 2013.
Popularity of the name Aissata
Aissata in the United States
Aissata was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 206 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Aissata. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Aissata in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 22 births a year.
Aissata in France
Aissata was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 895 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Aissata. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Aissata in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 120 births a year on average, against 101 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Aissata
Names from the same generation as Aissata, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aissata mean?
Aissata comes from the Arabic Aisha, "alive, living".
What is the origin of the name Aissata?
West African, from Arabic.
Is Aissata a girl's or a boy's name?
Aissata is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Aissata?
In 2024, Aissata was the 4647th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 30 births.
What are the variants of the name Aissata?
Variants and related names of Aissata include Assa.
What are good sibling names for Aissata?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Kadiatou, Oumou, Aminata and Fatou for a sister, Abdoulaye, Boubacar, Ibrahima and Ousmane for a brother.