Issa
- Pronunciation
- [I-ssa]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Swahili Name Meaning "God Is Our Salvation."
- Origin
- African
Issa Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 870 baby girls have been named Issa. The name peaked in 2024 with 81 US births that year (rank #2283). In 2024, ranked #2283 nationally.
Top States for Issa
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Issa births are: California (122), Texas (92), New York (33).
Other African-Origin Names Like Issa
If you like Issa's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
4-Letter Names Starting with I
Names with Issa's exact length and starting letter: Iago, Iain, Idal, Idas, Iden.
Quick Facts About Issa
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Compare Issa to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Issa against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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