Easa
A name of Arabic origin meaning "life" or "to live".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Easa. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Easa today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Easa births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Easa. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Easa with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Easa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,563
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Easa: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Easa 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 Easa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Easa
The name Easa has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the medieval era of the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic root word "yasara," which means "to be easy" or "to become easy." This suggests that the name Easa carries the connotation of ease, simplicity, and perhaps a smooth path in life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Easa can be found in Islamic literature, specifically in the Qur'an, where it is mentioned as a variant spelling of the name Isa, which is the Arabic name for Jesus Christ. This connection to a central figure in the Islamic faith has likely contributed to the name's enduring popularity among Arabic-speaking communities.
In the 8th century, there was a prominent Islamic scholar named Easa ibn Abi'l-Khair al-Hiri, who hailed from the city of Hira in present-day Iraq. He was known for his expertise in Arabic grammar and linguistics, and his work had a significant influence on the development of the Arabic language.
Moving forward in history, the 12th century saw the birth of Easa al-Razi, a renowned Persian physician and philosopher. He made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and natural philosophy, and his writings were widely studied throughout the Islamic world.
In the 16th century, there was an Ottoman calligrapher and poet named Easa Efendi, who was highly regarded for his artistic skills and literary works. His calligraphic pieces adorned the walls of various mosques and palaces in Istanbul, and his poetry was celebrated for its beauty and depth.
Another notable figure bearing the name Easa was Easa al-Masri, an Egyptian writer and journalist who lived in the 19th century. He was a prominent voice in the literary circles of Cairo and played a pivotal role in the development of modern Arabic literature and journalism.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Easa. The name's rich heritage and cultural significance in the Arabic-speaking world have contributed to its enduring popularity, making it a name with a fascinating and multifaceted history.
People
Easa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Easa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Easa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Easa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Easa 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Easa a common name?
We classify Easa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Easa most popular?
The single biggest year for Easa was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Easa is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Easa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Easa a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Easa in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Easa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Easa in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Easa can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Easa?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.