Total births
36
Unisex name · since 1920
Isah
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 36 babies named Isah, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 36
- total births
- 1920–2007
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
36 boys have been named Isah since 1920, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Isah recorded 36 times among boys since 1920, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 2007.
- 36 total births
- 1920–2007 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
36 boys have been named Isah since 1920, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2007.
- 36
- total births
- 1920–2007
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Isah was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
8 babies were named Isah in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Isah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Isah's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1920, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Isah at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Isah popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2007
- Peak year (1924)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Isah popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2007 (Isah as girls' name)
Isah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Isah's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Isah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
19 births
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
- 2000s
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 19 births (53% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Isah? ▼
36 babies have been named Isah since 1920. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1924 with 8 births.
When was Isah most popular? ▼
Isah was most popular in the 1920s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Is Isah a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Isah is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 36 births, and as a girl's name it has 5 births.
How long has the name Isah been used? ▼
Records for Isah go back to 1920, giving 88 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Isah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Isaac, Isaiah, Isaias, Isai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Isah's data
- Isah's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (19 total births) through the 2000s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Isah
Nearby Names Like Isah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Isah
Isaac Boy
#41 331,508 births
Isaiah Boy
#56 254,020 births
Isaias Boy
#449 18,644 births
Isai Boy
#1063 7,340 births
Isadore Boy
#8318 5,714 births
Compare Isah side by side: Isah vs Isaac Isah vs Isaiah Isah vs Isaias
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1920–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Isah: Baby Name Since 1920 - 36 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/isah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Isah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.