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UK boy's name

Eesah

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "alive" or "life-giver".

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.

Eesah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eesah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2088, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 25 births.

This profile covers 282 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 2000 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 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 280 living people in the UK are called Eesah. 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

  • Eesah ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 25 boys were registered as Eesah.
  • About 280 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eesah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2088

2024

Births in 2024

11

Latest year

Peak year

2018

25 births

Estimated living

280

2026

Meaning

What does Eesah mean?

The name Eesah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is a variation of the name Isa, which is derived from the ancient Semitic root word "y-sh-a," meaning "to save" or "to deliver." This root word is also the origin of the Hebrew name Yeshua, which is translated as "Jesus" in English.

The name Eesah is closely associated with the Islamic faith and the revered figure of Isa or Jesus, who is considered a highly respected prophet in Islam. In the Quran, the holy book of Islam, Isa is mentioned numerous times and is depicted as a messenger of God and a worker of miracles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eesah can be found in the Quran itself, where it is used to refer to the prophet Jesus. Additionally, the name has been used throughout the centuries by Muslim communities across the Middle East and other regions with significant Islamic influence.

Historically, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Eesah. One of the most renowned was Eesah ibn Maryam, also known as Jesus, the central figure in Christianity and a revered prophet in Islam. He is believed to have lived in the first century CE and is considered a messenger of God by both religions.

Another notable figure was Eesah ibn Ali al-Radi, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 10th century CE. He was a member of the Alid family, descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, and is renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and poetry.

In the 12th century, Eesah ibn Masawayh was a prominent Persian physician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of medicine and wrote extensively on various scientific and philosophical topics.

Eesah al-Nuri was a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar who lived in the 13th century CE. He was known for his spiritual teachings and his influential works on Sufism, a mystical tradition within Islam.

In more recent history, Eesah Khan was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule in the early 20th century.

While the name Eesah has its roots in the Islamic tradition, it has also been adopted by individuals from various cultural backgrounds, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations or influence. The name carries a rich historical and religious significance, symbolizing deliverance, salvation, and reverence for the prophetic figure of Isa or Jesus.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Eesah over time

The chart below shows babies named Eesah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 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 Eesah, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 25 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Eesah
06131925200020122024

Decades

Eesah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eesah 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 #1839 68 5
2010s #1744 143 10
2000s #2325 71 10

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FAQ

Eesah: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Eesah was ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.

When was Eesah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 25 babies registered as Eesah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Eesah?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "alive" or "life-giver".

How many people are called Eesah in the UK?

A total of 282 babies have been registered as Eesah across the 25 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.