The nameIslam
Islam is a name taken from the religion itself.
- Unisex name
- Arabic
Meaning
Islam means "submission" to God in Arabic.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Islam reached 1092nd place in 2003.
Famous people named Islam
- Islam Makhachev, mixed martial artist
Popularity of the name Islam
Islam in the United States
Islam was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 248 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Islam. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 1999. Half of all babies named Islam in the United States were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 22 births a year on average, against 12 in the five years before.
Islam in France
Islam was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 600 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Islam. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Islam in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 38 births a year on average, against 46 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Islam
Names from the same generation as Islam, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Islam mean?
Islam means "submission" to God in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Islam?
Arabic.
Is Islam a girl's or a boy's name?
Islam is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 16% of the babies named Islam are girls.
How popular is the name Islam?
In 2024, Islam was the 3485th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 33 births.
What are good sibling names for Islam?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Sakina, Hajar, Zeinab and Safia for a sister, Nasser, Hakim, Habib and Mehdi for a brother.
Who are famous people named Islam?
Islam Makhachev, mixed martial artist.