Isma is a distinctive choice, ranked #1819 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Isma in their class.
💎
UK Rank 2024
#1819
About the Name Isma
Isma has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 263 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #965 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Isma is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Isma
Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Isma per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Isma in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Isma has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 263 places in the last five years. Its peak was #965 in 2003. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Isma is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
16
UK babies named Isma (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 263 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Isma
Likely around 1 other Isma in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Isma
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story