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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Isa — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Irza|Isaac
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 48% boy · 52% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Isa

◈

EE-suh · 2 syllables

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Boy
#1029
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#1029
Popularity score: 30
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1029 in 2024
5yr
+159 ranks
Velocity
+159
Birth frequency
6.0 per 100,000 births
Girl
#1968
Popularity score: 23
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1934 in 2022
5yr
+281 ranks
Velocity
+281
Birth frequency
2.8 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1029 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Isa

Popularity score: 30  ·  SSA Rank: #1029

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1968 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Isa

Popularity score: 23  ·  SSA Rank: #1968

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
91
Higher than 91% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+159 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewArabicClassicShort-formUnisex2-syllableModernSoftInternational
Character
independent spiritquiet strengthartistic sensitivityintuitive naturegraceful resilience
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Isas

determinedvocalartisticcontemporaryexpressive
STRONG
High confidence

Isa is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1029 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +159 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:#1968 · rare
Isa at a Glance
Meaning:God is my oath. A short form of Isabella/Isabelle, rooted in Hebrew origins meaning devotion and divine promise.
Language root:Hebrew · Arabic
Peak rank:#1029 in 2024
5yr change:+159 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1029 · Girl #1968
Notable bearers
Isa Bolettieri
Tennis player
Isa Guha
Cricket commentator and former player
Isa Jank
German singer
Similar Sound
IslaAvaEvaIvyAdaIris
Similar Style
ClaraMila◈SofiaElenaBellaNora
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Isa
BellaLeoMaya◈NoahStellaLiamGraceEthan
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↓ Fading
Nora
Irish · —
→ Stable
Noah
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→ Stable
James
Hebrew · #5
→ Stable
Elijah
Hebrew · #8
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Isa illustration
Name Intelligence
Isa · Overview
Summary

Isa is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1029 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 12/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Isa scores 91/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 159 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
48% boy · 52% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Classic · Modern character
Isa carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Isa is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
isa.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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