Isa

EE-sa

Arabic variation of Jesus, German

"the Lord is salvation; ice"

Isa Origin and Meaning

The name Isa is a boy's name meaning "the Lord is salvation; ice".

Isa is an Arabic variation of Jesus found throughout the world and popular among Muslim parents. Alternative spellings include Issa, Esa, and Eissa.

Popular in Azerbaijan where it ranks in the Top 100, it is also familiar in The Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the UK. In the US it has been quietly climbing up the rankings, with around 170s boys given the name in a recent year.

Coinciding with a Spanish, Dutch, and German short form of Isabella, Isa may also be used for boys in Germany, derived from the element is meaning "ice".

Isa Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1616 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Isa

• 1616 Nameberry 2025
• 188 Unique 2023
• 211 Unisex 2023
• 969 Future 2028
• 304 England 2023
• 47 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2023

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Famous People Named Isa

• Isa Kelemechi Assyrian Christian scientist
• Isa Abdul Quddus, American football player
• Isa Celebi Ottoman prince
• Isa Alptekin Chinese Uyghur political leader
• Isa Miyoshi Japanese legendary ninja

The name Isa in Pop Culture

• Isa character in video game "Kingdom Hearts"
• In http://nameberry.com/blog/baby naming,traditions,around,the,globe, Nameberry posts that Isa is the Islamic name for Jesus.