An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.
Aissatou is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a West African variant of Aisha meaning 'living' or 'she who lives.' Widely used across Senegal, Guinea, and Mali, Aissatou carries the cultural warmth of Fula and Mandinka traditions.
Author Mariama Bâ addressed her landmark novel So Long a Letter to a character named Aissatou, cementing the name in West African literary history. It is a name of elegance, resilience, and deep cultural pride.
Aissatou has 33+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1992.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 192 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 299 | — |
| 2000s | 323 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 95 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37 | #3952 |
| 2023 | 53 | #3089 |
| 2022 | 46 | #3416 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4718 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4648 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4910 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5157 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4387 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4854 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4854 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5030 |
| 2013 | 37 | #4005 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4388 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4246 |
| 2010 | 28 | #4979 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5228 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3863 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4678 |
| 2006 | 42 | #3672 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4375 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1992–2024) · Methodology