Unisex · #10,860 in 2026

Ismar

Ismar is a masculine given name. Notable people with this name include:Ismar Biogradlić, Bosnian luger Ismar David (1910–1996), artist Ismar Elbogen (1874–1943), German rabbi, scholar, and historian Ismar Gorčić, Bosnian tennis player Ismar Hairlahović, Bosnian footballer Ismar Isidor Boas (1858–1938), German gastroenterologist Ismar Schorsch, professor Ismar Tandir, German and Bosnian…

Current Rank
#10,860
Peak Rank
#7,697 (2008)
Total Babies
99
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,302 (11 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,697 (99 total)
👦As Boy Name
1993
First Year
2022
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#7697
Peak Rank
99
Total Count
15
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1990
First Year
1990
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#7302
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ismar

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

Ismar is a masculine given name. Notable people with this name include:Ismar Biogradlić, Bosnian luger Ismar David (1910–1996), artist Ismar Elbogen (1874–1943), German rabbi, scholar, and historian Ismar Gorčić, Bosnian tennis player Ismar Hairlahović, Bosnian footballer Ismar Isidor Boas (1858–1938), German gastroenterologist Ismar Schorsch, professor Ismar Tandir, German and Bosnian…

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The Story of Ismar

As a girl name

Ismar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1990, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 11 Ismars were born — ranking #7,302 that year. As of 2026, Ismar ranks #7,302 for girls with 11 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Ismars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ismar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1993, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 10 Ismars were born — ranking #7,697 that year. As of 2026, Ismar ranks #10,860 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 99 Ismars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ismar

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ismar

What does the name Ismar mean?
Ismar is a masculine given name. Notable people with this name include:Ismar Biogradlić, Bosnian luger Ismar David (1910–1996), artist Ismar Elbogen (1874–1943), German rabbi, scholar, and historian Ismar Gorčić, Bosnian tennis player Ismar Hairlahović, Bosnian footballer Ismar Isidor Boas (1858–1938), German gastroenterologist Ismar Schorsch, professor Ismar Tandir, German and Bosnian…
How popular is Ismar in 2026?
In 2026, Ismar ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Ismar most popular?
Ismar reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #7,697 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Ismar a unisex name?
Yes — Ismar is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 10% of Ismars assigned female and 90% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ismar?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ismar include Aldwin, Jamont, Kanta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ismar

Ismar is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 99 births in the dataset. Ismar's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #7,697. Use the chart and map above to compare Ismar'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.