Issak

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Issak

Pronounced EE-sahk /ˈiː.sɑːk/Medium

Meaning: Issak reads as a form of Isaac, a Hebrew name meaning 'he laughs' (Yitzhak); the spelling echoes Nordic and Eastern European forms (Isak), so the route runs through Isaac, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Issak — a form of Isaac ('he laughs') (Hebrew) (said 'EE-sahk'). A form of Isaac, which we note.

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MeaningIssak reads as a form of Isaac, a Hebrew name meaning 'he laughs' (Yitzhak); the spelling echoes Nordic and Eastern European forms (Isak), so the route runs through Isaac, which we note.

U.S. rank (2022)#13097 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 489

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

Issak reads as a form of Isaac, 'he laughs'; a form of Isaac (said 'EE-sahk').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, modern, and route-uncertain.

Did you know? Issak reads as a form of Isaac, a Hebrew name meaning 'he laughs'; the spelling echoes Nordic and Eastern European forms (said 'EE-sahk').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Issak — form of Isaac; Hebrew 'he laughs'

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Issak mean?

Issak reads as a form of Isaac, a Hebrew name meaning 'he laughs'; the spelling echoes Nordic forms, which we note.

How do you pronounce Issak?

It's said EE-sahk /ˈiː.sɑːk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Issak a boy or girl name?

Here Issak is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Issak?

Issak is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.