How Many People Are Named Islah?

Complete statistics for the name Islah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Islah
Very Rare
Arabic

Islah means 'reform' in Arabic, making it a name rich with positive connotations. Only 542 people in the US today share this unique name, equating to just 1 in 608,433 Americans. The majority of people named Islah are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.

~542
Living in US
1 in 608,433
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Reform
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Renewed Hopeful Determined
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that people named Islah might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,281
Worldwide Bearers
#75,633
Global Rank
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,776
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,444
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,308
🇲🇦 Morocco
764
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
408
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
164
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
96
🇺🇸 United States
76
🇲🇾 Malaysia
55
🇮🇳 India
54

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (1%)
♀ Female
537 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 7
540
Would be under 30 (99%)
6
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 546 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Islah Through the Generations

Islah, a name that carries the weight of reform and renewal, has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations. With 546 total births recorded since its inception, the name reached its peak in 2020 with 70 births, indicating a growing trend. Today, the average age of those named Islah is just 7 years old, with 540 individuals under 30, 6 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, showcasing its modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 68
Florida 42
California 20
North Carolina 11
South Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Islah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Islah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Islah

How Many People Have the Name Islah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 542 people in the United States currently share the name Islah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 608,433 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Islah a Common or Rare Name?

Islah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Islah Mean?

Islah means "reform" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Islah in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Islah Most Popular?

The name Islah reached peak popularity in 2020, with 70 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Islah?

Approximately 542 people named Islah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 546. That works out to roughly 1 in 608,433 Americans.

Is Islah a rare name?

Islah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 608,433 Americans has this name.

What does the name Islah mean?

Islah means "reform" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Islah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Islah are male and 99% are female.

When was Islah most popular?

Islah peaked in 2020 with 70 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US542
All-Time Births546
1 in X1 in 608,433
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age7
Peak Year2020
World Rank#75,633
Male %1%
Female %99%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.