UK boy's name
Eisa
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "life, liveliness, vitality".
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.
Eisa is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eisa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #847, with 38 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 71 births.
This profile covers 1,022 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 54% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,022 living people in the UK are called Eisa. 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
- • Eisa ranked #847 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 38 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 71 boys were registered as Eisa.
- • Eisa ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #703 in 2022.
- • About 1,022 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eisa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#847
2024
Births in 2024
38
Latest year
Peak year
2017
71 births
Estimated living
1,022
2026
Meaning
What does Eisa mean?
The name Eisa originates from the Arabic language and culture, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "Isa," which is the Arabic form of the name Jesus. The name is deeply rooted in the Islamic tradition and is often associated with reverence and admiration for the prophet Jesus.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Eisa can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. In the Quran, Eisa is referred to as a prophet and messenger of God, revered for his miracles and teachings. The name holds significant importance in Islamic theology and has been widely used among Muslim communities for centuries.
Throughout history, the name Eisa has been borne by various notable figures. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Eisa ibn Ali al-Hadi (777-868 CE), a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian from the Abbasid era. He was known for his contributions to the field of hadith (prophetic traditions) and his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.
Another notable figure was Eisa ibn Masah al-Jarrah (c. 625-686 CE), a highly respected companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a military leader who played a crucial role in the early Islamic conquests. He is renowned for his valor and strategic acumen during the battles against the Byzantine Empire.
In the realm of literature, Eisa ibn Ishaq al-Razi (865-925 CE) was a renowned Arab physician, philosopher, and alchemist. He made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, chemistry, and philosophy, and his works were widely studied and translated into various languages during the medieval period.
Moving forward in time, Eisa ibn Ali al-Basri (c. 1429-1512 CE) was a prominent Ottoman scholar and judge. He served as the Qadi (judge) of Istanbul and was highly regarded for his expertise in Islamic law and jurisprudence.
Another notable figure was Eisa ibn Yahya al-Mawsili (c. 767-842 CE), a renowned musician and composer from the Abbasid era. He is credited with developing and refining the early forms of Arabic music and is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Islamic music.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Eisa throughout history. The name has endured across centuries and cultures, carrying with it a rich heritage and profound religious and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eisa over time
The chart below shows babies named Eisa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Eisa, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 38 births in 2024, compared with 71 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eisa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eisa 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 | #747 | 229 | 5 |
| 2010s | #602 | 594 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1533 | 195 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2419 | 4 | 1 |
Geography
Where Eisa is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Eisa. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Eisa ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #703 in 2022.
Across the UK
Eisa in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#703 in 2022
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
Related
Names similar to Eisa
- 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
Eisa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eisa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Eisa was ranked #847 for boys in England and Wales, with 38 births registered.
When was Eisa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 71 babies registered as Eisa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eisa?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "life, liveliness, vitality".
How many people are called Eisa in the UK?
A total of 1,022 babies have been registered as Eisa across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Eisa most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Eisa ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #703 in 2022. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.