Declining since 2019, #2,998 for girls today.
Popularity of Islah since 1977
Babies named Islah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 250 |
| 2020s | 340 |
Meaning & origin
Islah is a rare name of Arabic origin that has been recorded in the U.S. since 1977. In 2025, it ranked 2,998, given to approximately 1 in 29,223 girls. The name experienced its highest usage in 2020, but its trajectory has been falling since 2019. It is most popular in Texas. The name's meaning, reform or improvement, connects it to a positive Islamic concept, making it a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with spiritual resonance. Its rarity ensures a distinctive identity, while the straightforward pronunciation iss-LAH adds to its appeal.
Islah derives from the Arabic root ṣ-l-ḥ, which carries the core meaning of reform, improvement, or putting things right. In Islamic contexts, Islah often refers to social or moral reform and is used as a positive concept. As a given name, it is uncommon but carries a meaningful aspirational quality, used primarily in Muslim communities.
Where Islah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Issy, Lah
Variants: Islaah
Sibling names for Islah
Names that share Islah's style, for a brother or sister.
