Isa
From Isabel, Isabella and Isabelle.
Every Isa since 1880 — 6,575 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Isa
Isa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,717 in 2025 with 119 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,575 American babies have been named Isa — about 52% girls and 48% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 372 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Isa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Isa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 119 | #1,717 | 253 | #933 |
| 2024 | 100 | #1,973 | 218 | #1,024 |
| 2023 | 83 | #2,250 | 171 | #1,185 |
| 2022 | 103 | #1,937 | 125 | #1,450 |
| 2021 | 77 | #2,354 | 153 | #1,247 |
| 2020 | 92 | #2,026 | 139 | #1,301 |
| 2019 | 94 | #2,038 | 119 | #1,464 |
| 2018 | 103 | #1,929 | 123 | #1,424 |
| 2017 | 88 | #2,171 | 129 | #1,373 |
| 2016 | 74 | #2,467 | 114 | #1,492 |
| 2015 | 73 | #2,486 | 112 | #1,485 |
| 2014 | 95 | #2,059 | 98 | #1,602 |
| 2013 | 62 | #2,784 | 95 | #1,617 |
| 2012 | 62 | #2,816 | 109 | #1,483 |
| 2011 | 64 | #2,744 | 74 | #1,892 |
| 2010 | 56 | #3,022 | 76 | #1,890 |
| 2009 | 53 | #3,174 | 77 | #1,877 |
| 2008 | 55 | #3,094 | 70 | #2,013 |
| 2007 | 55 | #3,144 | 66 | #2,077 |
| 2006 | 38 | #3,952 | 55 | #2,299 |
| 2005 | 49 | #3,184 | 61 | #2,042 |
| 2004 | 43 | #3,459 | 51 | #2,262 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,138 | 41 | #2,524 |
| 2002 | 24 | #4,963 | 55 | #2,007 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,259 | 36 | #2,647 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,378 | 35 | #2,644 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,096 | 22 | #3,138 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,571 | 16 | #3,680 |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,030 | 10 | #4,172 |
| 1980 | 25 | #3,352 | 19 | #2,575 |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,196 | 13 | #2,977 |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,482 | — | — |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,626 | — | — |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,782 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,460 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,611 | — | — |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,238 | — | — |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,336 | — | — |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,638 | — | — |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,487 | — | — |
| 1925 | 24 | #1,770 | 5 | #4,551 |
| 1920 | 26 | #1,637 | — | — |
| 1915 | 30 | #1,300 | 6 | #3,611 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,843 | — | — |
| 1905 | 12 | #1,124 | — | — |
| 1900 | 18 | #902 | — | — |
| 1895 | 12 | #958 | — | — |
| 1890 | 18 | #626 | — | — |
| 1885 | 14 | #591 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #875 | — | — |
Famous people named Isa
- Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa Politician · 1933–1999
- İsa Çelebi Politician · 1380–1407
- Isa Boletini Politician · 1864–1916
- Isa Miranda Actor · 1909–1982
- Isa Mustafa Politician · b. 1951
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isa mean?
From Isabel, Isabella and Isabelle.
How popular is the name Isa in 2025?
Isa ranked #1,717 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 119 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Isa?
6,575 babies have been named Isa in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Isa most popular?
Isa peaked in 2025, when 372 newborns received the name.
Is Isa a boy or girl name?
Isa is used for both: about 52% of babies named Isa have been girls and 48% boys.
Is the name Isa rising or falling?
Isa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Isa?
Well-known people named Isa include Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (politician), İsa Çelebi (politician), Isa Boletini (politician).