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Isata

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Pronounced ee-SAH-tah /ɪˈsɑː.tə/Medium

Meaning: A West African (Sierra Leone, Mandinka) form of Aisha, from the Arabic for 'living; alive; prosperous.' A warm, well-loved name; noted with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm West African name: Isata is a form of Aisha, 'living; prosperous' (said 'ee-SAH-tah'). Graceful and rooted.
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Origin LowWest African, Arabic
MeaningA West African (Sierra Leone, Mandinka) form of Aisha, from the Arabic for 'living; alive; prosperous.' A warm, well-loved name; noted with respect.
U.S. rank (2023)#16106 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 51

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200520002023

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

Isata is a Sierra Leonean form of Aisha (Arabic, 'living; alive; prosperous'), common among Mandinka and other West African families. It reads warm and graceful, and is rare in the U.S. (said 'ee-SAH-tah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in West African families. Rare, warm, and rooted.

Did you know? Isata is a West African (Sierra Leone) form of Aisha - from the Arabic for 'living; alive; prosperous' - a warm, well-loved name carried with pride, which we note with respect (said 'ee-SAH-tah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Isata — Sierra Leone form of Aisha; 'living; prosperous'

Variations

IsatuIsatouAisha

Nicknames

IsaSata

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Isata mean?

Isata is a West African (Sierra Leone) form of Aisha, from the Arabic for 'living; alive; prosperous.'

How do you pronounce Isata?

It's said ee-SAH-tah /ɪˈsɑː.tə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Isata a boy or girl name?

Isata is a girl's name.

How popular is Isata?

Isata is a rare name in the U.S.

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