Isa Unisex

Popularity: #709 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationEE-sah / ˈiːsə

Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

Hebrew: 'salvation'; Arabic: 'gift'

Historical & Cultural Background

Isa is a name with roots in both Hebrew and Arabic cultures. In Hebrew, it is often associated with the concept of salvation. In Arabic, it is commonly used as a variant of the name Jesus, reflecting its religious significance. The name has been used in various cultures, often in connection with religious figures.

Trend Summary

The name Isa has seen moderate popularity in recent years, particularly in multicultural contexts.

Similar Names

IraIsaacEzraIsaiahIshmaelAisaEsaIsidore

Variants

  • Iza
  • Isah

International Variants

  • Isa (Spanish)
  • Ishaq (Arabic)
  • Yitzhak (Hebrew)

Famous people named Isa

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Fictional characters named Isa

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Sibling Suggestions

EliNoahZaraMayaLiamAva

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Isa was first seen in the United States in 1915. Isa has ranked as high as #1144 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Isa has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Isa (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 28
17%
IL 28
17%
CA 27
16%
NY 20
12%
PA 11
7%
MD 10
6%
FL 8
5%
VA 8
5%
GA 7
4%
WA 7
4%
MI 5
3%
MA 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19156
19255
19646
19696
19716
19727
19738
19746
197513
197610
197713
197815
197912
198019
198116
198218
198318
198412
198510
198612
19876
198815
198922
199016
199120
199223
199317
199413
199522
199624
199721
199827
199943
200035
200136
200254
200341
200451
200561
200655
200766
200870
200977
201076
201174
2012109
201395
201498
2015112
2016114
2017129
2018123
2019119
2020139
2021152
2022124
2023170
2024216