Salvation; Jesus
Issa is an Arabic form of the Hebrew name Yeshua, known in English as Jesus. It is also found as a surname and a given name in various African cultures, sometimes meaning 'messiah' or 'strong-willed'.
Less common today
Issa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,534 in 2024.
Emmy-nominated actress, writer, and creator of Insecure
Professional French footballer
Famous Japanese haiku poet
British-Australian television personality and 'Chaser'
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
