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Ishak

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Pronounced is-HAHK /ɪsˈhɑːk/Medium

Meaning: Ishak is the Arabic and Turkish form of Isaac, from Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he laughs' — a nod to Sarah's laughter at the promise of a son. Ishak is honored as a prophet in Islam and the name is widespread across the Muslim world.Medium

In 30 seconds: Ishak is Isaac in Arabic and Turkish — 'he laughs' (said 'is-HAHK'). A prophet's name carried across the Muslim world.
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Origin HighArabic, Turkish
MeaningIshak is the Arabic and Turkish form of Isaac, from Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he laughs' — a nod to Sarah's laughter at the promise of a son. Ishak is honored as a prophet in Islam and the name is widespread across the Muslim world.
U.S. rank (2024)#12981 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 73

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320042024

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

Ishak is the Arabic and Turkish shape of Isaac — Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he laughs.' Revered as a prophet in Islam, the name is used from Morocco to Indonesia, and stands alongside Ibrahim and Ismail in the family of shared Abrahamic names (said 'is-HAHK').

In the U.S. it is rare, used chiefly by Arabic and Turkish families, while Isaac is very common. Rare here, ancient and widely honored elsewhere.

Did you know? Isaac's name comes from Sarah's laughter when she was told she would bear a son. In Arabic and Turkish that name is Ishak, honored as a prophet in Islam (said 'is-HAHK').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Ishak — Arabic/Turkish form of Isaac; Hebrew Yitzhak 'he laughs'

Variations

IsaacIshaqIzak

Nicknames

IshZak

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If you like Ishak…

Isaac— the English form of the same name
Ibrahim— a like Abrahamic prophet name
Ismail— another shared prophet name
Yusuf— a like Arabic form of a biblical name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ishak mean?

Ishak is the Arabic and Turkish form of Isaac, from Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he laughs.'

How do you pronounce Ishak?

It's said is-HAHK /ɪsˈhɑːk/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ishak a boy or girl name?

Ishak is a boy's name.

How popular is Ishak?

Ishak is rare in the U.S., though Isaac is very common and Ishak is widespread across the Muslim world.

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