girl's name
Ismah
IS-mah
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 328
Ismah is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2012, when 18 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 35,130 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ismah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 124 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 72 |
How Popular Is Ismah?
In 2025, Ismah was given to 15 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Ismah 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 Ismah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ismah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ismah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ismah
- Pronunciation IS-mah
Sibling Names for Ismah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ismah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ismah
How popular is the name Ismah?
In 2025, Ismah was given to 15 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Ismah a girl's or a boy's name?
Ismah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ismah?
Ismah has 2 syllables.
When was Ismah most popular?
Ismah peaked in 2012, when 18 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Ismah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ismah currently ranks #1,982 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.