Islam
Islam is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Submission or surrender to God.
Origin and history
Islam is a male name of Arabic origin meaning submission or surrender to God. While best known globally as the name of the Islamic faith, it is also used as a given name in Muslim-majority regions and diaspora communities. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare choice, though usage has increased gradually since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
689 babies in the United States have been named Islam since 1880. It ranks #3987 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1792.
States where it is most popular
- NY (78.9 %)
- NJ (10.5 %)
- CA (5.3 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
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 | 30 |
| 1980-1990 | 62 |
| 1990-2000 | 181 |
| 2000-2010 | 135 |
| 2010-2019 | 146 |
| 2020-2029 | 135 |
Famous people named Islam
- Islam Makhachev: MMA Fighter, Athlete
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Arabic root s-l-m, which conveys ideas of peace, safety, and wholeness.
- Over 600 boys have been given the name Islam in the U.S. since 1880, with steady low-level usage in recent decades.