Isa
Boy name · 33 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Isa: 33 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2010.
Isa is a name with dual heritage, most familiar in Scotland as a short form of Isabel or Isabella, tracing back through Spanish and Italian to the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." It also stands independently as the Arabic name for Jesus (Isa), a revered prophet in Islam, giving it broad international reach. Notable bearers include the Scottish-born actress Isa Bowman, a close friend and muse of Lewis Carroll, and the English cricketer Isa Guha. While no major places are directly named after a bearer, the name shares a spelling and sound with the River Isla in Scotland. Its concise, modern feel offers a fresh alternative to longer classic variants such as Isabella.
Boy 9 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20105 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #5355 babies
- Total births
- 33since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y