Eesa
Eesa is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
God is salvation; Arabic form of Jesus.
Origin and history
Eesa is an alternative transliteration of Isa, the Arabic form of the name Jesus. Rooted in Semitic tradition, it holds profound religious and historical importance across Islam and Christianity. In the United States, its usage has steadily increased in recent years among parents seeking a classic prophetic name with a modern spelling.
Popularity in the United States
911 babies in the United States have been named Eesa since 1880. It ranks #3767 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1504.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.5 %)
- NY (20.2 %)
- CA (18.1 %)
- NJ (13.5 %)
- IL (11.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 50 |
| 2010-2019 | 435 |
| 2020-2029 | 426 |
Fun facts
- Eesa is the phonetic transliteration of Isa, the Quranic name for Jesus Christ.
- Nearly half of all recorded U.S. births for the name Eesa have occurred since 2020.