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".

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elisabetta's list "Gorgeous Alternatives to Popular Girls Names" of 11 great name ideas: Isa - Zuleika!

Gorgeous Alternatives to Popular Girls Names

There are few things more frustrating than choosing a name, and then discovering that it is in the top #10. For your daughter, it will mean growing up with probably at least two other girls of the same name in her class at school. Although the names are pretty, it can be hard when your name is so common - especially when your name is called out at the local coffee shop, and three of you go to collect the drink! 

This list is compiled with gorgeous names that aren't in the Top 100, but with similarities to the more well-used names - nothing too unique or dramatic here! And nearly all with gorgeous nicknames to suit a girl throughout her life.

Gorgeous Alternatives to Popular Girls Names

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