Eisa
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "life, liveliness, vitality".
Name Census estimates that about 447 living Americans carry the first name Eisa. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 70.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Eisa today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eisa births was 2016 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eisa. 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
447
~ 1 in 766,788 Americans
Peak year
2016
47 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,964
Tracked since 2003
Gender
Gender distribution for Eisa
Eisa is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 451 total registrations, 318 (70.5%) were male and 133 (29.5%) were female.
Eisa as a male name
- Ranked #5,964 in 2024
- 15 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (34 births)
Eisa as a female name
- Ranked #9,709 in 2024
- 10 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (16 births)
Popularity
Eisa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eisa from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 244 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Eisa remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eisa 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 Eisa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eisas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Eisa, while Texas, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eisa
The name Eisa originates from the Arabic language and culture, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "Isa," which is the Arabic form of the name Jesus. The name is deeply rooted in the Islamic tradition and is often associated with reverence and admiration for the prophet Jesus.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Eisa can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. In the Quran, Eisa is referred to as a prophet and messenger of God, revered for his miracles and teachings. The name holds significant importance in Islamic theology and has been widely used among Muslim communities for centuries.
Throughout history, the name Eisa has been borne by various notable figures. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Eisa ibn Ali al-Hadi (777-868 CE), a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian from the Abbasid era. He was known for his contributions to the field of hadith (prophetic traditions) and his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.
Another notable figure was Eisa ibn Masah al-Jarrah (c. 625-686 CE), a highly respected companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a military leader who played a crucial role in the early Islamic conquests. He is renowned for his valor and strategic acumen during the battles against the Byzantine Empire.
In the realm of literature, Eisa ibn Ishaq al-Razi (865-925 CE) was a renowned Arab physician, philosopher, and alchemist. He made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, chemistry, and philosophy, and his works were widely studied and translated into various languages during the medieval period.
Moving forward in time, Eisa ibn Ali al-Basri (c. 1429-1512 CE) was a prominent Ottoman scholar and judge. He served as the Qadi (judge) of Istanbul and was highly regarded for his expertise in Islamic law and jurisprudence.
Another notable figure was Eisa ibn Yahya al-Mawsili (c. 767-842 CE), a renowned musician and composer from the Abbasid era. He is credited with developing and refining the early forms of Arabic music and is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Islamic music.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Eisa throughout history. The name has endured across centuries and cultures, carrying with it a rich heritage and profound religious and cultural significance.
People
Eisa + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eisa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eisa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 447 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eisa 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 766,788 US residents.
Is Eisa a common name?
We classify Eisa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 451 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eisa most popular?
The single biggest year for Eisa was 2016, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eisa is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eisa a male name?
Yes, 70.5% of people registered as Eisa 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.
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.