How Many People Are Named Isma?

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

Isma
Very Rare
Arabic

Isma is a very rare female name, with only 53 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 6,271,035 Americans. That's pretty unique! It's also interesting that the majority of Isma's are over 60, giving it a classic, old-school vibe.

~313
Living in US
1 in 1,058,943
Americans
1914
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ismail
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Traditional Mature Resilient Caring
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

72,509
Worldwide Bearers
#13,477
Global Rank
🇺🇬 Uganda
19,000
🇮🇩 Indonesia
18,078
🇳🇬 Nigeria
9,843
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
4,766
🇵🇰 Pakistan
3,716
🇩🇿 Algeria
2,975
🇸🇳 Senegal
2,696
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2,282
🇮🇳 India
2,182
🇨🇲 Cameroon
882

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
53 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
53
Would be under 30 (50%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
54
Would be over 60 (50%)

All 107 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: 1914

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
57
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
42
International
99

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

📜 Isma Through the Generations

Isma has been around since 1914 when it peaked with 9 births, but its popularity has remained low throughout the decades. Today, there are 53 people named Isma in the US, with an average age of 63. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards those over 60, indicating that the name is more commonly found among older generations. This trend suggests that Isma might be regaining some interest, as it's considered a rising name, though it still holds onto its traditional charm.

✨ Similar Names to Isma

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Isma's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Isma

How Many People Have the Name Isma?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 313 people in the United States currently share the name Isma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,058,943 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Isma a Common or Rare Name?

Isma 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 Isma Mean?

Isma means "creative variant of Ismail" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Isma in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Isma Most Popular?

The name Isma reached peak popularity in 1914, with 9 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 Isma?

Approximately 313 people named Isma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 313. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,058,943 Americans.

Is Isma a rare name?

Isma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,058,943 Americans has this name.

What does the name Isma mean?

Isma means "creative variant of Ismail" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Isma more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Isma are male and 100% are female.

When was Isma most popular?

Isma peaked in 1914 with 9 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 US313
All-Time Births313
1 in X1 in 1,058,943
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1914
World Rank#13,477
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.