Islam

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Pronounced iss-LAHM /ɪsˈlɑm/High

Meaning: Submission, surrender to God; from Arabic islam, related to salaam, 'peace' — the name of the faithHigh

In 30 seconds: The faith itself, given as a name: Islam means 'submission to God' and shares a root with 'peace' (salaam). A devotional name carried with pride across the Muslim world.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningSubmission, surrender to God; from Arabic islam, related to salaam, 'peace' — the name of the faith

U.S. rank (2025)#4181 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 689

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

Islam comes from Arabic islam, 'submission, surrender' (to the will of God), from the root s-l-m, also the root of salaam, 'peace'. As the name of the religion, it is borne as a proud given name (footballer Islam Slimani, among others).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, devotional at the root, and peace-related.

Did you know? Islam and salaam ('peace') grow from the same Arabic root s-l-m — so the faith's name carries within it the idea of the peace that comes from surrender to God.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name — Islam — etymology

Variations

Eslam

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Islam Makhachev (1991-)
Russian UFC lightweight champion and dominant mixed martial artist
★Islam Slimani (1988-)
Algerian professional footballer who played for Leicester City and the Algerian national team
★Islam Feruz (1994-)
Scottish-Somali footballer who played for Chelsea FC youth academy and several European clubs

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Islam mean?

Islam is Arabic for 'submission to God', sharing a root with salaam, 'peace'.

How do you pronounce Islam?

It's said iss-LAHM /ɪsˈlɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Islam a boy or girl name?

Islam is a boy's name.

How popular is Islam?

Islam is a rare name in the U.S.