Eissa
MeaningGod is salvation · Arabic form of Jesus
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,889 in 2017
9 babies were named Eissa in the US in 2025. It has dropped 741 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1989–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Eissa you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Eissa, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eissa would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEissa first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #3,889.
- TrendEissa has slipped 741 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningEissa is an Arabic form of Jesus, which means “God is salvation”.
About the name Eissa
Eissa is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is salvation”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ssa”. US birth records list Eissa for boys from 1989 to 2025, in 13 of those 37 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #3,889 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.5 | 400,000 boys |
| 2010s | 4.3 | 234,192 boys |
| 2020s | 7.0 | 141,844 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Eissa
What does the name Eissa mean?
Eissa means “God is salvation” in Arabic, as a form of Jesus.
What is the origin of the name Eissa?
Eissa has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Eissa a boy or girl name?
Eissa is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eissa?
Eissa ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#3,889).