How Many People Are Named Isa?

Complete statistics for the name Isa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Isa
Very Rare
Hebrew

Isa, a rare female name with roots in Hebrew, means 'God has sworn.' Only 1 in 63,016 Americans share this unique moniker, making it very rare indeed. With a peak birth year in 2024, Isa is clearly a name on the rise, favored by younger parents.

~1,238
Living in US
1 in 267,730
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God has sworn
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Courageous Determined
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and empathetic, often acting as spiritual leaders.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

84,932
Worldwide Bearers
#933
Global Rank
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
8,191
🇩🇪 Germany
6,075
🇪🇬 Egypt
5,596
🇵🇰 Pakistan
5,414
🇲🇾 Malaysia
4,210
🇺🇸 United States
3,956
🇨🇲 Cameroon
2,879
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2,768
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
2,617
🇫🇷 France
2,530

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,825 (54%)
♀ Female
2,412 (46%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 33
4,166
Would be under 30 (67%)
942
Would be 30–60 (15%)
1,084
Would be over 60 (18%)

All 6,192 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Isa Through the Generations

Isa stands out as a name that's gaining traction among modern families. Born in recent decades, most people named Isa are under 30, with 4,166 falling into this category. By 2024, the name reached its highest popularity with 316 births, indicating a growing trend. As of now, 942 individuals are between 30 and 60, while 1,084 are over 60, showing a clear shift towards younger generations adopting this name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 632
New York 459
Texas 422
Illinois 203
Pennsylvania 196
New Jersey 141
Florida 83
Virginia 74
Georgia 43
Michigan 43

✨ Similar Names to Isa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Isa's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Isa

How Many People Have the Name Isa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,238 people in the United States currently share the name Isa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 267,730 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Isa a Common or Rare Name?

Isa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Isa Mean?

Isa means "God has sworn" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Isa in SSA data, approximately 54% are male and 46% are female.

When Was Isa Most Popular?

The name Isa reached peak popularity in 2024, with 316 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Isa?

Approximately 1,238 people named Isa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,238. That works out to roughly 1 in 267,730 Americans.

Is Isa a rare name?

Isa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 267,730 Americans has this name.

What does the name Isa mean?

Isa means "God has sworn" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Isa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 54% of people named Isa are male and 46% are female.

When was Isa most popular?

Isa peaked in 2024 with 316 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,238
All-Time Births1,238
1 in X1 in 267,730
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age33
Peak Year2024
World Rank#933
Male %54%
Female %46%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.