The nameIssa
Issa is the Arabic form of Jesus. It is also a Japanese pen name and a modern girl's name.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Issa, Isa in Arabic, is the Quranic name of Jesus, from the Hebrew Yeshua, "God saves".
Origin
Hebrew, through Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Issa reached 539th for boys in 2023. Issa Rae, the American actress, carries it as a girl's name.
Did you know?
- Issa Rae created and starred in the series Insecure, broadcast from 2016 to 2021.
Famous people named Issa
- Issa Rae, actress
- Kobayashi Issa, haiku poet
- Issa Hayatou, football administrator
Popularity of the name Issa
Issa in the United States
Issa was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 964 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Issa. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Issa in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 163 births a year on average, against 113 in the five years before.
Issa in the United Kingdom
Issa was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 381 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Issa. Half of all babies named Issa in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 62 births a year on average, against 42 in the five years before.
Issa in France
Issa in Belgium
Sibling names for Issa
Names from the same generation as Issa, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Issa mean?
Issa, Isa in Arabic, is the Quranic name of Jesus, from the Hebrew Yeshua, "God saves".
What is the origin of the name Issa?
Hebrew, through Arabic.
Is Issa a girl's or a boy's name?
Issa is a boy's name. In the United States, 28% of the babies named Issa are girls.
How popular is the name Issa?
In 2024, Issa was the 1530th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 115 births.
What are good sibling names for Issa?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Salome, Elia, Elyana and Hawa for a sister, Mattias, Elyas, Ilyas and Avraham for a brother.
Who are famous people named Issa?
Issa Rae, actress; Kobayashi Issa, haiku poet; Issa Hayatou, football administrator.