Asma vs Isa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asma

Girl #1,813 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, elevated in status"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,813
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Azi

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Isa

Boy #1,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Arabic/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic Persian Turkish Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,029
Total SSA Count
216
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Asma Rank #1,813
Isa Rank #1,029

Isa is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #1813 for Asma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asma ___

  • Asma Noor
  • Asma Leila
  • Asma Fatima
  • Asma Zara
  • Asma Yasmin
  • Asma Samira

Isa ___

  • Isa Malik
  • Isa Jamal
  • Isa Kareem
  • Isa Nour
  • Isa Hamid
  • Isa Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asma

Ahmad Yasmin Ibrahim Nadia Omar

If you choose Isa

Musa Yusuf Ibrahim Fatima Maryam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asma or Isa more popular?

Isa is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Asma at #1813 in the United States.

What do Asma and Isa mean?

Asma means "exalted, elevated in status" (Arabic origin). Isa means "God is salvation" (Arabic/Hebrew origin).

Are Asma and Isa boy or girl names?

Asma is primarily a girl name. Isa is primarily a boy name.

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