Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Ismar since 1990
Babies named Ismar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | 18 |
| 2000s | 0 | 58 |
| 2010s | 0 | 17 |
| 2020s | 0 | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Ismar is an uncommon name with a dual heritage. Its first recorded year in U.S. data is 1993, suggesting it is a relatively recent import or modern coinage. The name peaked in popularity in 2008, though it remains extremely rare, with only 1 in 341,615 boys receiving it in 2025. The trajectory has been stable, indicating consistent but minimal usage. While no top states are recorded, Ismar's potential origins span Hebrew (via Ismail) and Slavic (meaning 'fame'), giving it an intriguing multicultural appeal. Parents drawn to rare names with cross-cultural resonance may find Ismar a distinctive choice.
Ismar is a rare name with two possible derivations. It may be a variant of Ismail, the Arabic and Hebrew name for Ishmael, meaning 'God will hear'. Alternatively, it could be of Slavic origin, related to names like Izmail or Ismara, where 'slav' means 'fame' or 'glory'. The name has seen limited use in the United States, first recorded in 1993.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Ismar
Names that share Ismar's style, for a brother or sister.
