Girl · #15,178 in 2026

Isata

Name: Popularity of the name Isata in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Isata, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,178

Peak Rank

#11,834 (2005)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2023

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#11834

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Isata

The earliest SSA record of Isata as a baby girl name dates back to 2000, when 6 babies received it. 2005 was its biggest year on record, with 8 newborns named Isata — #11,834 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 71% of all recorded Isatas. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 51 Isatas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Isata

Phonetically similar names — useful when Isata is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Isotta
Ista
Iwata
Isita
Asada
Asadha
Osita
Esta
Isty
Usta
Isto
Isea

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Isata

What does the name Isata mean?

Isata is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Isata in 2026?

In 2026, Isata ranks #15,178 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Isata most popular?

Isata reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #11,834 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Isata a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Isata is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Isata?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Isata include Cicilia, Melodey, Brandel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Isata

Isata is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 51 births in the dataset. Isata's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #11,834. Use the chart and map above to compare Isata's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.