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Idrissa

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-DREE-sah /iˈdri.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: A West African form of Idris — from the Arabic, 'an interpreter; studious; one who studies/instructs' (the prophet Idris)Low

In 30 seconds: An interpreter; studious: Idrissa is a West African form of Idris. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ee-DREE-sah').
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Origin LowArabic, West African
MeaningA West African form of Idris — from the Arabic, 'an interpreter; studious; one who studies/instructs' (the prophet Idris)
U.S. rank (2025)#11176 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 168

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219992025

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

Idrissa is a West African form of Idris — from the Arabic, 'an interpreter; studious; one who studies/instructs' (the prophet Idris). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ee-DREE-sah').

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, an-interpreter at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Idris means 'an interpreter; studious; one who instructs' in Arabic (the prophet Idris) — Idrissa is the West African form, lyrical and classic (said 'ee-DREE-sah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Idrissa — form of Idris

Variations

IdrisIdrissIdrisa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Idrissa mean?

Idrissa is a West African form of Idris — Arabic 'an interpreter; studious; one who instructs'.

How do you pronounce Idrissa?

It's said ee-DREE-sah /iˈdri.sɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Idrissa a boy or girl name?

Idrissa is a boy's name.

How popular is Idrissa?

Idrissa is a very rare name in the U.S.

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