Isal
A masculine Arabic name meaning "dew" or "moisture".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Isal. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Isal today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Isal births was 1895 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Isal. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Isal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1895
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1895 SSA rank
#1,358
Tracked since 1895
Popularity
Isal: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Isal by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Isal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Isal
The given name Isal is believed to have originated from the Arabic language and the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the root word "isaal," which means "to deliver" or "to convey." The name is often associated with concepts of communication, transmission, and connection.
In the context of Islamic culture, the name Isal holds religious significance as it relates to the concept of "isaal-e-sawab," which refers to the act of dedicating good deeds or prayers to others, particularly deceased loved ones. This practice is deeply rooted in Islamic traditions and serves as a way to honor and remember those who have passed away.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Isal can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the 9th and 10th centuries CE. These scholars often used the name Isal as a symbolic representation of the act of conveying knowledge and wisdom to others.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Isal. One such figure was Isal ibn Hisham (d. 828 CE), an Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad, who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and the development of spherical geometry.
Another prominent individual with this name was Isal al-Baghdadi (d. 1031 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher from Baghdad, known for his works on logic, metaphysics, and ethics. His writings had a profound impact on the intellectual discourse of his time and influenced generations of scholars that followed.
In the realm of literature, Isal al-Shushtari (d. 1269 CE) was a celebrated Persian poet and mystic from Shushtar, Iran. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, have been widely studied and appreciated by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.
Moving forward in time, Isal Khan (1537-1628) was a prominent military commander and governor under the Mughal Empire in India. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal Empire's territory and is remembered for his strategic acumen and leadership on the battlefield.
Another notable figure bearing the name Isal was Isal ibn Hisham al-Mughni (d. 1358 CE), a renowned Islamic jurist and scholar from Granada, Spain. His works on Islamic jurisprudence and legal principles were highly influential during the era of the Nasrid dynasty in the Emirate of Granada.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Isal, each leaving their mark in various fields, from mathematics and astronomy to literature, philosophy, and military leadership.
People
Isal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Isal as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Isal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Isal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Isal going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Isal a common name?
We classify Isal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Isal most popular?
The single biggest year for Isal was 1895, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Isal is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Isal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Isal a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Isal in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Isal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Isal in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Isal can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Isal?
See how many people share the name Isal on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.