Isa
Isa is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
God is salvation.
Origin and history
Isa is the Arabic form of Jesus, deeply rooted in Islamic tradition as the name of a major prophet. While historically used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities worldwide, it has recently gained moderate traction in the U.S. as a short, soft-sounding modern choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,142 babies in the United States have been named Isa since 1880. It ranks #2301 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1053.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20 %)
- CA (17.8 %)
- TX (12.4 %)
- IL (11.5 %)
- PA (11.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 90 |
| 1980-1990 | 148 |
| 1990-2000 | 226 |
| 2000-2010 | 547 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,049 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,059 |
Famous people named Isa
- Isa Guha: cricketer, broadcaster
Fun facts
- Isa is mentioned by name 25 times in the Quran, where he is honored as a major prophet.
- Isa has seen a notable increase in usage in the United States since 2020.