UK name, mostly girls
Aisosa
A feminine name of Nigerian origin meaning "Victory over wealth.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 19 boys.
Aisosa is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Aisosa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 6 births.
This profile covers 41 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2001 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 41 living people in the UK are called Aisosa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aisosa ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 6 girls were registered as Aisosa.
- • Aisosa is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 41 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aisosa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 68.3% of Aisosa registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
6 births
Estimated living
41
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Aisosa
In England and Wales birth records, Aisosa has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 31.7% of registrations are for boys and 68.3% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Aisosa registered for boys
- Ranked #3,688 in 2024
- 5 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (6 births)
Aisosa registered for girls
- Ranked #5,891 in 2024
- 3 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2006 (6 births)
Meaning
What does Aisosa mean?
The name Aisosa is of Nigerian origin, specifically from the Edo people of southern Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the Edo words "ai" meaning "life" and "osa" meaning "good fortune" or "blessing". Thus, the name Aisosa can be translated to mean "life is a blessing" or "blessed life".
In the Edo culture, names often reflect the circumstances surrounding a child's birth or the hopes and aspirations of the parents for their child's life. The name Aisosa likely originated as an expression of gratitude and joy for a new life.
While the exact time of the name's origin is uncertain, it has been in use among the Edo people for centuries. The Edo people have a rich cultural heritage dating back to the ancient Kingdom of Benin, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Aisosa can be found in the historical records of the Kingdom of Benin. Aisosa was the name of a prominent Edo woman who lived in the 17th century and was known for her wisdom and leadership skills within her community.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Aisosa. Aisosa Amadasun (1885-1960) was a renowned Edo artist and sculptor who helped preserve the cultural traditions of the Benin Kingdom through her intricate bronze and ivory carvings.
Aisosa Ogbemudia (1913-1993) was a Nigerian politician and educator who served as the governor of the former Bendel State in Nigeria from 1967 to 1975. He played a significant role in the development of education and infrastructure in the region.
Aisosa Imoidon (1931-2002) was a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Aisosa Group of Companies, which included interests in manufacturing, agriculture, and real estate. He was also known for his support of various charitable causes in Nigeria.
Aisosa Obayuwana (born 1968) is a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist. She has been actively involved in promoting women's rights and advocating for legal reforms in Nigeria.
Aisosa Ebohon (born 1981) is a Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She founded the fashion label "Aisosa" and has gained international recognition for her unique blend of traditional African designs with contemporary styles.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aisosa over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Aisosa in England and Wales, from 2001 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aisosa, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aisosa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aisosa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5470 | 13 | 4 |
| 2010s | #5022 | 19 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3557 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Aisosa
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Aisosa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aisosa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aisosa was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aisosa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 6 babies registered as Aisosa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aisosa?
A feminine name of Nigerian origin meaning "Victory over wealth.".
How many people are called Aisosa in the UK?
A total of 41 babies have been registered as Aisosa across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.