The nameIslem
Islem is a name of Arabic origin, given to girls and boys, linked to the word Islam. It is given steadily in France.
- Unisex name
- Arabic
Meaning
Islem comes from the Arabic islam, "submission to God", itself linked to salam, "peace".
Origin
Arabic, very common in Tunisia and Algeria.
History
The name spread in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Islem
Islem in France
Islem was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,440 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Islem. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Islem in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 217 births a year on average, against 141 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Islem mean?
Islem comes from the Arabic islam, "submission to God", itself linked to salam, "peace".
What is the origin of the name Islem?
Arabic, very common in Tunisia and Algeria.
Is Islem a girl's or a boy's name?
Islem is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.