Idrissa

A West African form of popular Arabic Idris, Idrissa more literally means "studious" or "learner", though it is also linked to the act of interpretation, via its connection to a Quranic prophet usually equated with the biblical Enoch.

Idrissa is more commonly seen in North and Western Africa, with notable bearers including footballer Idrissa Gueye and Paralympian, Idrissa Keita. It is also the birth name of actor Idris Elba, more commonly known by the original Arabic form.

Idrissa is also given to girls.

Pronounced i-DRIS-uh.

As of October 2026, Idrissa ranked #11176 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6105 in 2012.