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Ismerai

iss-meh-RYE · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
2003
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Ismerai since 1992

Babies named Ismerai per year in U.S. Social Security records.

71320200020102020Most births 2003Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s24
2000s136
2010s80
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Ismerai is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, reflecting its rarity. Its peak usage occurred in 2003, but its trajectory has remained stable. The name has no recorded top states, suggesting broad but individual use. Ismerai's construction appears to blend popular sound elements, and it has occasionally been spelled as Izmerai or Ysmerai.

Ismerai first appeared in U.S. records in the early 1990s. It does not correspond to any known traditional name and appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed from a combination of familiar sounds such as the prefix 'Is-' (as in Isabel or Isadora) and the suffix '-rai' (similar to Mirai or Morai). Its spelling suggests phonetic creativity rather than a historical root.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Izzy, Merai, Rai

Variants: Izmerai, Ysmerai

Sibling names for Ismerai

Names that share Ismerai's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ismerai mean?
Ismerai has no well-attested meaning; it is a modern invented name.
How popular is Ismerai?
Ismerai has never ranked in the U.S. Top 1000. It first appeared in 1992 and has seen very infrequent use, with its peak year being 2003. As of 2025, its usage remains extremely rare.
Is Ismerai a boy or girl name?
Ismerai is almost exclusively used as a girl's name in the United States.