Ishaq Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Ishaq means 'he will laugh' and symbolizes joy and happiness.
Meaning of the Name Ishaq
Ishaq is a name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yitzhak, meaning 'he will laugh'. In the Hebrew Bible, Ishaq is the son of Abraham and Sarah. The name Ishaq symbolizes joy, laughter, and happiness. It is considered a blessed and auspicious name in Islamic culture.
Popularity of the Name Ishaq
The popularity for the name Ishaq peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 38 births, which ranked number 6,934 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Ishaq had the most male births in 2015 with 38, which ranked number 3,022 out of 14,054 male names. The number of births for the name Ishaq has increased sharply over the last ten years from 24 births to 34 births, an increase of 41.67%. Among males, Ishaq has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 24 births to 34 births, an increase of 41.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ishaq
- 20 Year Trend of Ishaq: 240.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Ishaq: 41.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ishaq: 41.67%
Popularity of Ishaq by State
For males, Ishaq was most popular in Midwestern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in MI, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ishaq. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 7 | 901 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ishaq
- Total Births of Ishaq: 35 (3.54%)
- Male Births of Ishaq: 35 (3.54%)
Given the upward trend of Ishaq over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.54% increase in total births, for a total of 35 births in 2024. Male births for Ishaq have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 35 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.54%.