UK girl's name
Aissatou
A feminine Arabic name meaning "she who is dignified and modest".
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.
Aissatou is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aissatou popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2771, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 9 births.
This profile covers 82 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2006 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 82 living people in the UK are called Aissatou. 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
- • Aissatou ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 9 girls were registered as Aissatou.
- • About 82 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aissatou as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2771
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2019
9 births
Estimated living
82
2026
Meaning
What does Aissatou mean?
The name Aissatou has its origins in the Wolof language, which is spoken primarily in Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania. It is derived from the Arabic name Aisha, which means "she who lives" or "alive."
Aissatou is a popular name among the Wolof people, who make up a significant portion of Senegal's population. The name has been in use for centuries and has deep cultural significance in the region.
In Islamic tradition, Aisha was the name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad. She was known for her intelligence, wisdom, and her role in transmitting the teachings of Islam. This association with a revered figure in Islamic history has likely contributed to the name's enduring popularity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aissatou can be found in the writings of Léopold Sédar Senghor, a renowned Senegalese poet and the first president of Senegal after independence. He often celebrated Wolof culture and referred to Aissatou as a symbol of beauty and grace.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Aissatou. One example is Aissatou Diamanka-Besland (1901-1958), a Senegalese midwife and activist who played a crucial role in promoting women's healthcare and education in her country.
Another prominent bearer of the name is Aissatou Diallo-N'Diaye (born 1929), a Senegalese lawyer and politician who served as the country's Minister of Justice and as a member of the National Assembly.
Aissatou Sidibe-Diarra (born 1957) is a Malian politician and activist who has held various positions in the Malian government and served as the president of the Federation of African Women's Associations.
Aissatou Cissé (born 1976) is a Senegalese basketball player who has represented her country in several international competitions and played professionally in Europe.
Aissatou Diallo (born 1981) is a Senegalese businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded a successful technology company in her home country.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Aissatou throughout history, showcasing its cultural significance and enduring popularity in the region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aissatou over time
The chart below shows babies named Aissatou registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 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 Aissatou, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aissatou by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aissatou 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 | #3152 | 15 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4079 | 51 | 9 |
| 2000s | #4454 | 16 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Aissatou
- 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
Aissatou: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aissatou in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aissatou was ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Aissatou most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 9 babies registered as Aissatou in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aissatou?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "she who is dignified and modest".
How many people are called Aissatou in the UK?
A total of 82 babies have been registered as Aissatou across the 15 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.