Ishaq

Ishaq is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 40 boys in the United States.

Ishaq at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ishaq

Ishaq belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ishaq first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3021 in 2023, and in 2024 40 babies received the name — 662 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ishaq in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#3021 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Ishaq in 2024
40
Total since 1880
662

Ishaq in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#566 in 2014
Babies named Ishaq in 2025
53
Total since 1996
1,164

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ishaq mean?

The meaning of Ishaq is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ishaq a boy or girl name?

Ishaq is a boy name. In 2024, 40 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ishaq?

Ishaq comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Ishaq?

Ishaq first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #3021 in 2023, and 40 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.