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The name Islam peaked for girls at #7155 in 1989. Islam is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

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Islam is a masculine name derived directly from the Arabic word for the religion of Islam, meaning 'submission' or 'surrender to God's will.' The name has been used for centuries throughout Muslim communities worldwide, reflecting deep religious devotion and cultural identity. While primarily used in Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian countries with significant Muslim populations, the name has spread globally with migration. As a given name, Islam directly connects the bearer to the faith's central concept of peaceful submission to divine will. The name carries significant religious meaning for Muslim families and remains consistently used across generations, though its frequency varies by region and cultural context. Its pronunciation (is-LAHM) remains relatively consistent across languages.

The name Islam peaked for boys at #2900 in 1990. The name is most popular in ISLAM, ISLAM, and ISLAM. Islam is occasionally used for girls in 2011.

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