Issa vs Taha

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

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Taha

Boy #1,721 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mysterious Quranic letters, known only to God"

Origin: Arabic Quranic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Persian Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,721
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Issa Rank #1,533
Taha Rank #1,721

Issa is more popular, ranked #1533 vs #1721 for Taha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Issa ___

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

Taha ___

  • Taha Muhammad
  • Taha Ali
  • Taha Hassan
  • Taha Ibrahim
  • Taha Kareem
  • Taha Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Issa

Omar Tariq Amara Laila Yasmin

If you choose Taha

Yahya Omar Ibrahim Fatima Maryam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Issa or Taha more popular?

Issa is more popular, ranked #1533 compared to Taha at #1721 in the United States.

What do Issa and Taha mean?

Issa means "God saves, God is salvation" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Taha means "mysterious Quranic letters, known only to God" (Arabic Quranic origin).

Are Issa and Taha boy or girl names?

Issa is primarily a boy name. Taha is primarily a boy name.

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