Ishaq

Ishaq: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Ishaq

  • A male given name.

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic إِسْحَاق (ʔisḥāq). Doublet of Isaac.

How popular is Ishaq?

45U.S. babies in 2025
#2814peak rank (2025)
708babies since 1880

Since 1880, 708 boys in the U.S. have been named Ishaq. Its highest rank for boys was #2814 in 2025. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202545 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Ishaq FAQ

What does the name Ishaq mean?

A male given name. Borrowed from Arabic إِسْحَاق (ʔisḥāq). Doublet of Isaac.

What is the origin of the name Ishaq?

Ishaq is listed as a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Ishaq?

Since 1880, 708 boys in the U.S. have been named Ishaq. Its highest rank for boys was #2814 in 2025. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Ishaq a boy or girl name?

Ishaq is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 708 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.