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Aissata

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Pronounced eye-SAH-tah /aɪˈsɑ.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Aissata — a Fula/West African form of Aisha, Arabic 'living, prosperous; she who lives'Medium

In 30 seconds: Living and prosperous: Aissata is a West African Aisha — 'she who lives'. Warm, dignified, and proud.
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Origin MediumArabic, West African
MeaningFrom Aissata — a Fula/West African form of Aisha, Arabic 'living, prosperous; she who lives'
U.S. rank (2025)#5242 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 565

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319962025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aissata comes from Aissata — a Fula and broader West African form of Aisha, from Arabic aisha, 'living, prosperous; she who lives'. A warm, dignified name across Senegal, Mali, and Guinea.

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, living-and-prosperous at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Aissata is a Fula and West African form of Aisha — Arabic 'living, prosperous' (the Prophet's wife Aisha); a warm, popular name across the Sahel.
Overall data confidence 78%
West African references — Aissata — etymology

Variations

AishaAissatouAichata

Nicknames

Aissa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aissata mean?

Aissata is a West African Aisha — Arabic 'living, prosperous'.

How do you pronounce Aissata?

It's said eye-SAH-tah /aɪˈsɑ.tɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aissata a boy or girl name?

Aissata is a girl's name.

How popular is Aissata?

Aissata is a rare name in the U.S.

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