UK boy's name
Easa
A name of Arabic origin meaning "life" or "to live".
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.
Easa is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Easa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 11 births.
This profile covers 98 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2003 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 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 97 living people in the UK are called Easa. 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
- • Easa ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 11 boys were registered as Easa.
- • About 97 living people in the UK are estimated to have Easa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
11 births
Estimated living
97
2026
Meaning
What does Easa mean?
The name Easa has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the medieval era of the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic root word "yasara," which means "to be easy" or "to become easy." This suggests that the name Easa carries the connotation of ease, simplicity, and perhaps a smooth path in life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Easa can be found in Islamic literature, specifically in the Qur'an, where it is mentioned as a variant spelling of the name Isa, which is the Arabic name for Jesus Christ. This connection to a central figure in the Islamic faith has likely contributed to the name's enduring popularity among Arabic-speaking communities.
In the 8th century, there was a prominent Islamic scholar named Easa ibn Abi'l-Khair al-Hiri, who hailed from the city of Hira in present-day Iraq. He was known for his expertise in Arabic grammar and linguistics, and his work had a significant influence on the development of the Arabic language.
Moving forward in history, the 12th century saw the birth of Easa al-Razi, a renowned Persian physician and philosopher. He made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and natural philosophy, and his writings were widely studied throughout the Islamic world.
In the 16th century, there was an Ottoman calligrapher and poet named Easa Efendi, who was highly regarded for his artistic skills and literary works. His calligraphic pieces adorned the walls of various mosques and palaces in Istanbul, and his poetry was celebrated for its beauty and depth.
Another notable figure bearing the name Easa was Easa al-Masri, an Egyptian writer and journalist who lived in the 19th century. He was a prominent voice in the literary circles of Cairo and played a pivotal role in the development of modern Arabic literature and journalism.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Easa. The name's rich heritage and cultural significance in the Arabic-speaking world have contributed to its enduring popularity, making it a name with a fascinating and multifaceted history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Easa over time
The chart below shows babies named Easa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 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 Easa, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Easa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Easa 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 | #3662 | 16 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3292 | 59 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2767 | 23 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Easa
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Easa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Easa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Easa was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Easa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 11 babies registered as Easa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Easa?
A name of Arabic origin meaning "life" or "to live".
How many people are called Easa in the UK?
A total of 98 babies have been registered as Easa across the 17 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.