Find out how popular the first name Ysa has been for the last 19 years (from 2000 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ysa by gender

Based on the last 19 years of data, Ysa is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ysa.

The history of the first name Ysa

The given name Ysa originates from the Arabic language and culture. It traces its roots back to the name Isa, which is the Arabic rendering of the name Jesus. The earliest recorded use of the name Ysa can be found in ancient Islamic texts, where it refers to the prophet Jesus, also known as Isa in the Quran.

One of the earliest historical references to the name Ysa is in the Quran itself, where it is mentioned numerous times as a revered prophet and messenger of God. The Quran describes Ysa as the son of Mary, born through a miraculous conception, and as a worker of miracles.

In the 7th century, the name Ysa gained popularity among Arab Christians, who adopted it as a variation of the name Jesus. Over time, it spread to other parts of the Middle East and North Africa, where it was embraced by various Christian communities.

The earliest recorded person with the name Ysa is Ysa ibn Ali al-Nuri (860-935 CE), a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from Baghdad. Another notable figure was Ysa ibn Masawayh (777-857 CE), a physician and philosopher from Jundishapur, who made significant contributions to the field of medicine.

In the 12th century, Ysa ibn Yahya al-Antaki (1109-1166 CE) was a prominent Christian philosopher and theologian from Antioch, who wrote extensively on logic and metaphysics. During the same period, Ysa ibn Ali al-Jazari (1136-1206 CE) was a renowned Arab Muslim engineer and inventor, best known for his pioneering work on automata and mechanical devices.

In the 19th century, Ysa ibn Ali al-Kuwayti (1829-1896 CE) was a renowned Islamic scholar and reformer from Kuwait, who advocated for the modernization of Islamic education and the promotion of women's rights.

While the name Ysa has its roots in the Arabic and Islamic traditions, it has also been adopted by various Christian communities around the world, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, where it continues to be a popular name choice.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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