Will my child share the name Ismah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Ismah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ismah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ismah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ismah is declining: down 205 places since 2020, to #1,892 in 2025. It peaked at #1,305 in 2001.

Is Ismah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ismah 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.

Is Ismah a popular baby name in the United States?

Ismah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Ismah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1892 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ismah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Ismah

Ismah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1329 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #1305 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ismah is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ismah in their class.