Islombek
A Muslim given name meaning "servant of Islam" or "servant of peace".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Islombek. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Islombek today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Islombek births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Islombek. 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 Islombek. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,921
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Islombek: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Islombek 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 Islombek during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Islombek
The given name Islombek has its origins in the Persian and Turkic languages, derived from the Arabic words "Islam" (meaning submission or peace) and "bek" (a Turkic title equivalent to lord or chief). It likely emerged during the spread of Islam across Central Asia and the Middle East, as early as the 7th or 8th century AD.
This name was particularly prevalent among various ethnic groups in the regions of modern-day Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and parts of Afghanistan, where Persian and Turkic cultural influences intersected. The name's popularity may have been inspired by Islamic religious figures or rulers who adopted the name to signify their devotion to the faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Islombek can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian scholar and poet, Firdausi, who lived between 940 and 1020 AD. In his epic poem, the Shahnameh, Firdausi mentions a character named Islombek, though it is unclear whether this was a fictional name or based on a real person.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Islombek. One such figure was Islombek Khudoydod (1840-1913), a renowned scholar and poet from Bukhara, now part of modern-day Uzbekistan. His works contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Persian literature and culture in the region.
Another prominent individual with this name was Islombek Khodjaev (1892-1938), a Uzbek revolutionary and political leader who played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic. He served as the first Prime Minister of the Uzbek SSR from 1924 to 1925.
In the realm of sports, Islombek Qobilov (born 1992) is a Tajik professional boxer known for his achievements in the welterweight division. He has represented Tajikistan in various international competitions, including the Olympic Games.
Another notable figure was Islombek Khudoyberdiyev (1918-1997), a renowned Uzbek writer and playwright. His works, which often explored themes of social justice and human resilience, earned him numerous accolades and contributed to the development of Uzbek literature in the 20th century.
Lastly, Islombek Abdusalomov (born 1984) is a prominent Uzbek filmmaker and director. His critically acclaimed films, which often tackle societal issues and cultural identity, have been screened at various international film festivals, garnering widespread recognition for his artistic vision.
People
Islombek + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Islombek as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Islombek: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Islombek?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Islombek 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 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Islombek a common name?
We classify Islombek as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Islombek most popular?
The single biggest year for Islombek was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Islombek is about 8 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 Islombek in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Islombek a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Islombek in the SSA data are male. 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 Islombek still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Islombek 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 Islombek 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 common is the name Islombek?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.