Unisex nameCurrently #1,530 in the USRising
Issa
//ˈɪsə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with I
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Issa's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Issa's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Issa |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 42 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 54 |
| 2002 | 53 |
| 2003 | 63 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 70 |
| 2006 | 54 |
| 2007 | 86 |
| 2008 | 63 |
| 2009 | 63 |
| 2010 | 79 |
| 2011 | 70 |
| 2012 | 81 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2014 | 92 |
| 2015 | 82 |
| 2016 | 107 |
| 2017 | 105 |
| 2018 | 140 |
| 2019 | 130 |
| 2020 | 141 |
| 2021 | 143 |
| 2022 | 166 |
| 2023 | 169 |
| 2024 | 196 |
Issa through the decades
- Issa peaked in 2024, when 196 babies were named Issa in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Issa has risen 87% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Issa currently ranks #1,530 in the US and is on the rise.