Issa
4 countries#95 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Issa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
9,290 births recorded 1966–2022 · currently #95 · peaked in 2022 with 733 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Val-d'Oise, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,217 births recorded 1969–2025 · currently #1677 · peaked in 2024 with 196 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Michigan, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
706 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 2021 with 58 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
703 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #659 · peaked in 2021 with 58 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2025–2025 · currently #762 · peaked in 2025 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Issa’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #516 | — |
| 2004 | #380 | ↑136 |
| 2005 | #428 | ↓48 |
| 2006 | #413 | ↑15 |
| 2007 | #360 | ↑53 |
| 2008 | #347 | ↑13 |
| 2009 | #308 | ↑39 |
| 2010 | #283 | ↑25 |
| 2011 | #243 | ↑40 |
| 2012 | #179 | ↑64 |
| 2013 | #176 | ↑3 |
| 2014 | #134 | ↑42 |
| 2015 | #133 | ↑1 |
| 2016 | #111 | ↑22 |
| 2017 | #113 | ↓2 |
| 2018 | #110 | ↑3 |
| 2019 | #109 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #106 | ↑3 |
| 2021 | #105 | ↑1 |
| 2022 | #95 | ↑10 |
Frequently asked questions about Issa
Is Issa a popular name?
Yes — Issa currently ranks #95 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Issa more common for boys or girls?
Issa is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Issa most popular?
Issa peaked in 2022 in France, with 733 recorded births that year.
Is Issa rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Issa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1268 in 1966 to #95 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Issa?
At least 13,213 babies have been recorded with the name Issa across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Issa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Issa appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Issa?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Issa include Gibson, Iam, Kyng.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Issa in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.