Islah
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Islah
Islah is a feminine name with Arabic origins, carrying the beautiful meaning of "reform," "improvement," or "reconciliation." The name derives from Arabic linguistic roots related to correction and making things better. In Islamic contexts, the concept of islah is significant, representing positive change and the restoration of harmony. As a personal name, Islah conveys aspirational qualities of bringing positive transformation and peace. While traditionally used in Muslim communities across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, the name has begun to gain recognition more globally in recent years. Islah's combination of meaningful depth and phonetic simplicity makes it accessible across cultural boundaries while maintaining its distinctive Arabic heritage.
Islah is also given to boys.
Pronounced is-LAHH.
As of October 2026, Islah ranked #3009 for girls in US births in 2025 and #12968 for boys in US births in 2016 SSA, peaked at #2477 for girls in 2020.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #3,348 | 48 | 27.1 |
| 2017 | #2,880 | 58 | 33.6 |
| 2018 | #2,625 | 66 | 38.8 |
| 2019 | #2,663 | 65 | 38.7 |
| 2020 | #2,477 | 70 | 43.3 |
| 2021 | #2,899 | 58 | 35.3 |
| 2022 | #2,666 | 65 | 39.6 |
| 2023 | #2,950 | 57 | 35.5 |
| 2024 | #4,134 | 35 | 21.6 |
| 2025 | #3,009 | 55 | 34.2 |