Girl · #3,875 in 2026

Ismay

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

Current Rank

#3,875

Peak Rank

#3,598 (1920)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1927

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#3598

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ismay

Ismay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 8 Ismays were born — ranking #3,598 that year. As of 2026, Ismay ranks #3,875 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 52 Ismays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Ismay

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

Ismi
Dismay
Ismael
Ismail
Isma
Ismo
Usma
Issei
Isna
Osma
Osmo
Asmi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ismay

What does the name Ismay mean?

Ismay is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ismay in 2026?

In 2026, Ismay ranks #3,875 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Ismay most popular?

Ismay reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #3,598 that year with 8 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ismay most popular?

Ismay has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ismay.

Is Ismay a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ismay?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ismay include Darthula, Lillye, Virdia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ismay

Ismay is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 52 births in the dataset. Ismay's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #3,598. Use the chart and map above to compare Ismay'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.