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Idrissa
BoyMeaning of Idrissa: African: 'interpreter'
Idrissa is a boy's name most strongly associated with African naming. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10280th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#10280
6 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
175
First recorded 1973 · peak 2012
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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