Ishak

Ishak is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Ishak at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ishak

Ishak belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ishak first appears in Social Security records in 2004. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7452 in 2023, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 73 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ishak in US records

First recorded (US)
2004
Best US rank
#7452 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Ishak in 2024
5
Total since 1880
73

Ishak in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2174 in 2005
Babies named Ishak in 2025
4
Total since 1996
118

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ishak mean?

The meaning of Ishak is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ishak a boy or girl name?

Ishak is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ishak?

Ishak comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Ishak?

Ishak first appears in US records in 2004. Its best-ever ranking was #7452 in 2023, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.