Islam
Islam: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪs.lɑːm/ · /ˈɪz.lɑːm/
Meaning and origin of Islam
- A male given name.
Etymology
From Arabic إِسْلَام (ʔislām, “submission, surrender”), verbal noun of أَسْلَمَ (ʔaslama). First attested in 1610.
How popular is Islam?
Since 1880, 128 girls and 689 boys in the U.S. have been named Islam (16% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7155 in 1989. Its highest rank for boys was #2900 in 1990. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Islam
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
More Arabic unisex names
Sibling name ideas for Islam
Sister and brother names that share Islam's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Islam FAQ
What does the name Islam mean?
A male given name. From Arabic إِسْلَام (ʔislām, “submission, surrender”), verbal noun of أَسْلَمَ (ʔaslama). First attested in 1610.
What is the origin of the name Islam?
Islam is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Islam?
Since 1880, 128 girls and 689 boys in the U.S. have been named Islam (16% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7155 in 1989. Its highest rank for boys was #2900 in 1990. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Islam a boy or girl name?
Islam is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (128 girls and 689 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.