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UK boy's name

Aissa

A feminine name of North African origin meaning "life" or "alive".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aissa is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aissa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2014 to 2014. 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.

Aissa is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Aissa. 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 2015 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aissa ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 boys were registered as Aissa.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aissa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4632

2014

Births in 2014

3

Latest year

Peak year

2014

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Aissa mean?

The name Aissa has its origins in the Arabic language, where it is believed to have been derived from the root word "aisha," meaning "alive" or "living." This name is thought to have first emerged in the 7th century during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.

Aissa is a feminine name that has been used across various cultures and regions influenced by Arabic and Islamic traditions. In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared in ancient Arabic texts and historical records, often associated with prominent figures or influential families.

One of the earliest and most notable historical references to the name Aissa can be found in the life of Aisha bint Abi Bakr, the third wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Born in 614 CE in Mecca, Aisha was revered for her intellect, wisdom, and contributions to the preservation and transmission of Islamic teachings.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aissa. In the 12th century, Aissa al-Dhukkali was a renowned female poet and scholar from Andalusia, celebrated for her mastery of Arabic literature and her influential works.

Another prominent figure was Aissa Bint Mohammed Al-Qarmati, a 9th-century scholar and teacher from Basra, who played a significant role in the advancement of women's education and intellectual discourse during the Islamic Golden Age.

In the 18th century, Aissa Azuawiyya was a Moroccan Sufi mystic and spiritual leader, known for her influential teachings and the establishment of a prominent Sufi order in North Africa.

During the 20th century, Aissa Djermouni, an Algerian writer and activist, gained recognition for her contributions to the fight for Algerian independence and her influential works exploring themes of identity and resistance.

These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the name Aissa throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage associated with this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Aissa by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aissa 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
2010s #4632 3 1

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FAQ

Aissa: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aissa in the UK right now?

In 2014, Aissa was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Aissa most popular?

The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Aissa in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aissa?

A feminine name of North African origin meaning "life" or "alive".

How many people are called Aissa in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Aissa across the 1 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.