Eisa

Q: What is the origin of Eisa?

Eisa is of Arabic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Eisa a girl name?

Eisa is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Jesus"

Eisa is a transliteration of the Arabic form for Jesus, used in Islamic and regional naming traditions.

Themes:propheticreligioustransliteration

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Popularity History of Eisa

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#9709Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Eisa did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Eisa Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Eisa.

6 ideas

eisy

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eisa

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eisay

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eisao

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Eisa mean?

Eisa means "Jesus". Eisa is a transliteration of the Arabic form for Jesus, used in Islamic and regional naming traditions.

What is the origin of Eisa?

Eisa is of Arabic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Eisa?

According to the latest SSA data, Eisa is currently ranked #9709 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Eisa a girl name?

Eisa is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Eisa?

Popular nicknames for Eisa include eisy, eisa, ei, EI, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Eisa?

There are many names similar to Eisa in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginArabic, Hebrew

Syllables2

Length4 letters

US Rank#9709

Trend↑ Rising

Starts withE

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akeem Abdul Ahmir Amin Ammar

Sisters

Aniya Aida Anissa Ali Ayesha

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