boy's name
Ishraq
ish-RAHK (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 71
Ishraq is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2002, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2000.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ishraq 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 | 24 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Ishraq?
In 2025, Ishraq was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Ishraq 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 Ishraq
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ishraq Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ishraq over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ishraq
- Arabic ish-RAHK
Sibling Names for Ishraq
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ishraq — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ishraq
How popular is the name Ishraq?
In 2025, Ishraq was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Ishraq a girl's or a boy's name?
Ishraq is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ishraq?
Ishraq has 2 syllables.
When was Ishraq most popular?
Ishraq peaked in 2002, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Ishraq a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ishraq currently ranks #6,319 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.