Aissatou
A feminine Arabic name meaning "she who is dignified and modest".
Name Census estimates that about 898 living Americans carry the first name Aissatou. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aissatou today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aissatou births was 2023 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aissatou. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
898
~ 1 in 381,686 Americans
Peak year
2023
53 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,952
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Aissatou: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aissatou from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 323 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Aissatou remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aissatou by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aissatou during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aissatous live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, Georgia, Maryland recorded the most babies named Aissatou, while Ohio, Maryland, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 110 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aissatou
The name Aissatou has its origins in the Wolof language, which is spoken primarily in Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania. It is derived from the Arabic name Aisha, which means "she who lives" or "alive."
Aissatou is a popular name among the Wolof people, who make up a significant portion of Senegal's population. The name has been in use for centuries and has deep cultural significance in the region.
In Islamic tradition, Aisha was the name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad. She was known for her intelligence, wisdom, and her role in transmitting the teachings of Islam. This association with a revered figure in Islamic history has likely contributed to the name's enduring popularity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aissatou can be found in the writings of Léopold Sédar Senghor, a renowned Senegalese poet and the first president of Senegal after independence. He often celebrated Wolof culture and referred to Aissatou as a symbol of beauty and grace.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Aissatou. One example is Aissatou Diamanka-Besland (1901-1958), a Senegalese midwife and activist who played a crucial role in promoting women's healthcare and education in her country.
Another prominent bearer of the name is Aissatou Diallo-N'Diaye (born 1929), a Senegalese lawyer and politician who served as the country's Minister of Justice and as a member of the National Assembly.
Aissatou Sidibe-Diarra (born 1957) is a Malian politician and activist who has held various positions in the Malian government and served as the president of the Federation of African Women's Associations.
Aissatou Cissé (born 1976) is a Senegalese basketball player who has represented her country in several international competitions and played professionally in Europe.
Aissatou Diallo (born 1981) is a Senegalese businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded a successful technology company in her home country.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Aissatou throughout history, showcasing its cultural significance and enduring popularity in the region.
People
Aissatou + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aissatou as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aissatou: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aissatou?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 898 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aissatou going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 381,686 US residents.
Is Aissatou a common name?
We classify Aissatou as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 909 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aissatou most popular?
The single biggest year for Aissatou was 2023, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aissatou is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aissatou a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aissatou in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.