Abdulrahman vs Issa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Issa

Boy #1,533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God saves, God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili East African West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,533
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Is

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abdulrahman Rank #1,711
Issa Rank #1,533

Issa is more popular, ranked #1533 vs #1711 for Abdulrahman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdulrahman ___

  • Abdulrahman Ali
  • Abdulrahman Hassan
  • Abdulrahman Yusuf
  • Abdulrahman Ibrahim
  • Abdulrahman Omar
  • Abdulrahman Khalid

Issa ___

  • Issa Ahmad
  • Issa Omar
  • Issa Malik
  • Issa Ibrahim
  • Issa Yusuf
  • Issa Kareem

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Abdulrahman

Abdullah Muhammad Aisha Fatima Ibrahim

If you choose Issa

Omar Tariq Amara Laila Yasmin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdulrahman or Issa more popular?

Issa is more popular, ranked #1533 compared to Abdulrahman at #1711 in the United States.

What do Abdulrahman and Issa mean?

Abdulrahman means "servant of the Most Merciful" (Arabic origin). Issa means "God saves, God is salvation" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Abdulrahman and Issa boy or girl names?

Abdulrahman is primarily a boy name. Issa is primarily a boy name.

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