Isa
Isa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛisΙ/
Meaning and origin of Isa
- A diminutive of the female given name Isabel or of its variant forms, sometimes also used as a formal given name.
- A male given name from Arabic mainly used by Muslims.
Etymology
From Isabel, Isabella and Isabelle.
How popular is Isa?
Since 1880, 3,433 girls and 3,142 boys in the U.S. have been named Isa (52% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #411 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #933 in 2025. In 2025, 372 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Isa
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Isa FAQ
What does the name Isa mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Isabel or of its variant forms, sometimes also used as a formal given name. A male given name from Arabic mainly used by Muslims. From Isabel, Isabella and Isabelle.
What is the origin of the name Isa?
Isa is listed as a name of Arabic mainly used by Muslims origin.
How popular is the name Isa?
Since 1880, 3,433 girls and 3,142 boys in the U.S. have been named Isa (52% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #411 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #933 in 2025. In 2025, 372 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Isa a boy or girl name?
Isa is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (3,433 girls and 3,142 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.