Ishaq
Ishaq is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
He laughs, or one who brings laughter.
Origin and history
Ishaq is a masculine name of Arabic origin, directly corresponding to the Biblical name Isaac. It carries a classical Semitic etymology referring to laughter or joy. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steadily used name among modern families.
Popularity in the United States
708 babies in the United States have been named Ishaq since 1880. It ranks #3968 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1705.
States where it is most popular
- NY (61.2 %)
- MI (14.7 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- NJ (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 65 |
| 2000-2010 | 115 |
| 2010-2019 | 295 |
| 2020-2029 | 222 |
Famous people named Ishaq
- Ishaq Dar: Politician, Accountant
Fun facts
- Ishaq is the Quranic Arabic transliteration of the Hebrew name Yitzhak, known in Western tradition as Isaac.
- More than a third of all U.S. births registered with the name Ishaq since 1880 have occurred since 2020.