Isam

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-SAHM /iˈsɑm/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Isam, 'safeguard; protection; security' (that which holds one back from wrong); a graceful traditional nameLow

In 30 seconds: Safeguard; protection; security: Isam is an Arabic name. Crisp and warm (said 'ee-SAHM').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Isam, 'safeguard; protection; security' (that which holds one back from wrong); a graceful traditional name

U.S. rank (2025)#10080 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 299

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Isam comes from the Arabic Isam, 'safeguard; protection; security' (that which holds one back from wrong). A graceful name (said 'ee-SAHM').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Arab families. Rare, safeguard at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Isam is 'safeguard; protection; security' in Arabic (that which holds one back from wrong) — a graceful traditional name — a crisp choice (said 'ee-SAHM').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Isam — Arabic; safeguard

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Isam mean?

Isam is Arabic for 'safeguard; protection; security'.

How do you pronounce Isam?

It's said ee-SAHM /iˈsɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Isam a boy or girl name?

Isam is a boy's name.

How popular is Isam?

Isam is a very rare name in the U.S.