Rising since 1992, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Wissam since 1985
Babies named Wissam per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 114 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Wissam is an Arabic name meaning 'distinction' or 'emblem,' drawn from a root connoting a mark of honor. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1985 and has been steadily rising in use since 1992, with a peak rank of 9,714 in 2022. While not among the most common names, it holds cultural significance in Arabic-speaking communities and remains a relatively rare choice in the U.S.
Wissam is derived from the Arabic root w-s-m, which carries meanings related to marking, branding, or distinguishing. The name is traditionally used across the Arabic-speaking world for boys, signifying a mark of honor or distinction. It has been in use in the United States since at least 1985.
“Wissam” around the world
Where Wissam lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wiss, Sam
Sibling names for Wissam
Names that share Wissam's style, for a brother or sister.
