Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Ishak

Name: Popularity of the name Ishak in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ishak, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#7,285 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2024

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#7285

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ishak

Ishak first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 11 Ishaks were born — ranking #7,285 that year. As of 2026, Ishak ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 73 Ishaks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ishak

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ishak is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ishaq
Irak
Irac
Ilac
Ishk
Erac
Elac
Ashok
Attack
Iraq
Isha
Attac

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ishak

What does the name Ishak mean?

Ishak is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ishak in 2026?

In 2026, Ishak ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ishak most popular?

Ishak reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #7,285 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Ishak a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ishak is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ishak?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ishak include Barnes, Hoss, Brae. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ishak

Ishak is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 73 births in the dataset. Ishak's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #7,285. Use the chart and map above to compare Ishak's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.