The nameIdrissa
Idrissa is a West African boy's name, a form of Idris, rising in France.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
Like Idris, its meaning is debated. It is often linked to the Arabic darasa, "to study".
Origin
West African, through the Arabic Idris, the name of a prophet in the Quran.
History
Found in France since the 1970s, Idrissa has grown steadily and is at its highest level today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Famous people named Idrissa
- Idrissa Gueye, Senegalese footballer
Popularity of the name Idrissa
Idrissa in France
Idrissa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 445 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Idrissa. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Idrissa in France 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: 60 births a year on average, against 50 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Idrissa mean?
Like Idris, its meaning is debated. It is often linked to the Arabic darasa, "to study".
What is the origin of the name Idrissa?
West African, through the Arabic Idris, the name of a prophet in the Quran.
Is Idrissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Idrissa is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Idrissa?
Idrissa Gueye, Senegalese footballer.