Eesa is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1281 in 1999 with 10 recorded births. This places Eesa in the top 33% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 330 births ranking #159. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 30,323 boys born was named Eesa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Eesa is a transliterated form of Isa, the Arabic name used for Jesus. It has a clear religious background and is especially familiar in Muslim naming.
The form Eesa reflects modern spelling practice in English rather than a separate ancient name line. Its use comes from Quranic and wider Islamic tradition, where Isa is recognised as a prophet.