girl's name
Ismay
IZ-may (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 172
Ismay is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1927 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. 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 2013, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ismay 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 | 23 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 16 |
How Popular Is Ismay?
In 2024, Ismay was given to 4 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 Ismay 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 Ismay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ismay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ismay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ismay
- English IZ-may
Sibling Names for Ismay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ismay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ismay
How popular is the name Ismay?
In 2024, Ismay was given to 4 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 Ismay a girl's or a boy's name?
Ismay is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ismay?
Ismay has 2 syllables.
When was Ismay most popular?
Ismay peaked in 2013, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.