girl's name
Ishal
- Gender Girl
- Letters 5
- Births on record 31
Ishal is a girl's name. In 2024 it was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2024, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2009.
Ishal Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 16 |
How Popular Is Ishal?
In 2024, Ishal was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Ishal Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ishal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ishal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ishal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Ishal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ishal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ishal
How popular is the name Ishal?
In 2024, Ishal was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Ishal a girl's or a boy's name?
Ishal is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
When was Ishal most popular?
Ishal peaked in 2024, when 7 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.