Issa

Issa is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “spas.” In 2024 it was given to 115 boys in the United States.

Issa at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“spas”
Pronunciation
/www.pressenterprise.com/

About the name Issa

Issa belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “spas” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Issa first appears in Social Security records in 1969. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1530 in 2024, and in 2024 115 babies received the name — 2,188 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Issa in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Best US rank
#1530 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Issa in 2024
115
Total since 1880
2,188

Issa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#539 in 2023
Babies named Issa in 2025
59
Total since 1996
926

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Issa mean?

Issa means “spas” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Issa a boy or girl name?

Issa is a boy name. In 2024, 115 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Issa?

Issa comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Issa?

Issa first appears in US records in 1969. Its best-ever ranking was #1530 in 2024, and 115 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Issa?

Issa is pronounced /www.pressenterprise.com/ (IPA).

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.