Islam

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.

Islam is also given to girls.

Pronounced is-LAHM.

As of October 2026, Islam ranked #17836 for girls in US births in 2011 and #4181 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #7155 for girls in 1989 and #2900 for boys in 1990.