Idrissa is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka people who are predominantly found in Senegal, Gambia, and Mali. It is derived from the word 'idris', which means 'learned' or 'wise'. The name Idrissa gained popularity through the 14th-century Malian Emperor Mansa Musa, whose full name was often given as 'Mansa Idrissa Keita'. Today, it is recognized internationally and is often used in Western countries due to increased globalization and multiculturalism.
Idrissa had six births in 1973, making up all of its total births.