Girl · #12,180 in 2026

Ismah

‘Iṣmah or ‘Isma is the concept of incorruptible innocence, immunity from sin, or moral infallibility in Islamic theology, and which is especially prominent in Shia Islam. In Shia theology, ismah is characteristic of prophets, imams, and angels. When attributed to human beings, ismah means "the ability of avoiding acts of disobedience, in spite of having the power to commit them".

Current Rank
#12,180
Peak Rank
#12,180 (2023)
Total Babies
30
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2008
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#12180
Peak Rank
30
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ismah

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

‘Iṣmah or ‘Isma is the concept of incorruptible innocence, immunity from sin, or moral infallibility in Islamic theology, and which is especially prominent in Shia Islam. In Shia theology, ismah is characteristic of prophets, imams, and angels. When attributed to human beings, ismah means "the ability of avoiding acts of disobedience, in spite of having the power to commit them".

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Etymology
According to Edward Lane , the root of ismah is `asama ( Arabic : عَصَمَ ), which means protected or defended ; and thus ismah means prevention or protection . Ismah is translated by (de:) A. J. Wensinck as impeccability , by William M. Miller as immunity to sin , and by W. Ivanow as infallibility . Shia's fourth Imam, Zayn al-Abidin , regarded ismah as "a quality which enables a man to seize firmly to the Qur'an ". Al-Abidin said that the Qur'an and the Fourteen Infallibles will not be separated from each other until the Day of Judgment , and that each one of them guides the other. He cites t

The Story of Ismah

Ismah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 7 Ismahs were born — ranking #12,180 that year. As of 2026, Ismah ranks #12,180 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Ismahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ismah

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ismah

What does the name Ismah mean?
‘Iṣmah or ‘Isma is the concept of incorruptible innocence, immunity from sin, or moral infallibility in Islamic theology, and which is especially prominent in Shia Islam. In Shia theology, ismah is characteristic of prophets, imams, and angels. When attributed to human beings, ismah means "the ability of avoiding acts of disobedience, in spite of having the power to commit them".
How popular is Ismah in 2026?
In 2026, Ismah ranks #12,180 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Ismah most popular?
Ismah reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #12,180 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Ismah a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ismah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Ismah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ismah include Wyoming, Sadra, Leissa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ismah

Ismah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Ismah's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #12,180. Use the chart and map above to compare Ismah'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.