The nameAissatou
Aissatou is a West African form of Aisha, common in Guinea and Senegal.
- Girl's name
- West African
Meaning
Aissatou comes from the Arabic Aisha, "alive, living".
Origin
West African, from Arabic.
History
In the United States Aissatou reached its best rank, 3089th, in 2023.
Popularity of the name Aissatou
Aissatou in the United States
Aissatou was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 323 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Aissatou. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Aissatou 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, it has been rising: 38 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
Aissatou in France
Aissatou was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 815 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Aissatou. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Aissatou in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 129 births a year on average, against 86 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Aissatou
Names from the same generation as Aissatou, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aissatou mean?
Aissatou comes from the Arabic Aisha, "alive, living".
What is the origin of the name Aissatou?
West African, from Arabic.
Is Aissatou a girl's or a boy's name?
Aissatou is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Aissatou?
In 2024, Aissatou was the 4024th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 37 births.
What are the variants of the name Aissatou?
Variants and related names of Aissatou include Astou.
What are good sibling names for Aissatou?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Kadiatou, Fatoumata, Fatou and Oumou for a sister, Ousmane, Abdoulaye, Ibrahima and Eduard for a brother.