Holding steady, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Aissata since 1996
Babies named Aissata per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aissata's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 206 |
| 2010s | 191 |
| 2020s | 136 |
Meaning & origin
Aissata is a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape, first recorded in 1996. It has seen modest but stable use, peaking in popularity in 2024. In 2025, the name ranked 5238th, with approximately 1 in every 66,969 baby girls given the name. The name's trajectory is stable, and it has been most common in the states of New York and Ohio. As a West African variant of the classic Arabic name Aisha, Aissata carries deep cultural and religious significance for many Muslim families. Its melodic sound and distinguished heritage make it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name that honors tradition while standing out.
Aissata is a West African form of the Arabic name Aisha (also spelled Ayesha), which means 'living' or 'prosperous'. The name Aisha was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's favorite wife, and it has been widely used throughout the Muslim world. In West Africa, particularly in countries like Mali, Senegal, and Guinea, the variant Aissata is common among Muslim families.
Where Aissata is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aissata” around the world
Where Aissata lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
95
babies in 2024
Quebec
9
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aissa, Issa
Sibling names for Aissata
Names that share Aissata's style, for a brother or sister.
