UK girl's name
Aissata
A feminine Arabic name meaning "she who is obedient, peaceful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aissata is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aissata popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4686, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 5 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2012 to 2019. 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Aissata. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aissata ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 5 girls were registered as Aissata.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aissata as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4686
2019
Births in 2019
4
Latest year
Peak year
2018
5 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Aissata mean?
The name Aissata originates from the Mandinka language spoken by the Mandinka people of West Africa, primarily in Guinea, Senegal, Gambia, and Mali. It is a feminine name derived from the Arabic root word "Isa," which means "Jesus" or "follower of Jesus." The name likely emerged in the region during the spread of Islam in the 8th and 9th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Aissata can be found in the Epic of Sundiata, a legendary oral tradition from the Mali Empire, which dates back to the 13th century. This epic tells the story of the founding of the Mali Empire and its first ruler, Sundiata Keita. Several female characters in the epic bear the name Aissata, suggesting its prevalence among the Mandinka people during that era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aissata. One of the earliest recorded was Aissata Tall Soudanaise, a West African writer and activist from Senegal who lived from 1907 to 1978. She was known for her contributions to the Negritude literary movement and her advocacy for women's rights and education.
Another famous Aissata was Aissata Diarra, a Malian singer and songwriter who lived from 1942 to 2018. She was a prominent figure in the Malian music scene and was known for her powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics that addressed issues such as poverty, women's rights, and national identity.
In the realm of politics, Aissata Issoufou Mahamadou is a prominent figure from Niger. Born in 1954, she served as the First Lady of Niger from 2011 to 2021 during her husband's presidency. She has been an active advocate for women's empowerment, education, and health initiatives in her country.
Another notable Aissata was Aissata Diallo, a Guinean women's rights activist who lived from 1950 to 2017. She was a prominent figure in the fight against female genital mutilation and played a crucial role in raising awareness about this issue both in Guinea and internationally.
Lastly, Aissata Sidiké Touré, born in 1939, is a Malian writer and educator. She has written several books and has been recognized for her contributions to the promotion of education and literacy in Mali, particularly among women and girls.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aissata over time
The chart below shows babies named Aissata registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aissata, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2019, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aissata by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aissata 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 | #4821 | 16 | 4 |
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FAQ
Aissata: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aissata in the UK right now?
In 2019, Aissata was ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Aissata most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 5 babies registered as Aissata in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aissata?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "she who is obedient, peaceful".
How many people are called Aissata in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Aissata across the 4 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.