Issa
Issa is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
God is salvation.
Origin and history
Issa is an Arabic form of the name Jesus, ultimately derived from Hebrew root elements. It is widely used in Muslim and Middle Eastern Christian communities. In the United States, it has seen steady growth as a given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,288 babies in the United States have been named Issa since 1880. It ranks #2707 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1358.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.5 %)
- NY (26.3 %)
- MI (15.8 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- OH (5 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 107 |
| 1980-1990 | 165 |
| 1990-2000 | 296 |
| 2000-2010 | 464 |
| 2010-2019 | 665 |
| 2020-2029 | 586 |
Famous people named Issa
- Issa Hassan: Musician, Composer
Fun facts
- Issa is the specific name used for Jesus in the Quran, where he is venerated as a prominent prophet.
- It shares the same ancient Semitic root as the names Yeshua, Joshua, and Jesus.