UK girl's name
Isbah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "finger" or "small branch".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Isbah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Isbah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3015, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 9 births.
This profile covers 72 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 89% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 72 living people in the UK are called Isbah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Isbah ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 9 girls were registered as Isbah.
- • About 72 living people in the UK are estimated to have Isbah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3015
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
2007
9 births
Estimated living
72
2026
Meaning
What does Isbah mean?
The name Isbah is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "sabah," which means "morning" or "dawn." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century CE.
In the Arabian Peninsula, the name Isbah was often given to children born at dawn or in the early morning hours, symbolizing a fresh start and new beginnings. It was a popular choice among Arabic-speaking communities, particularly in regions where Islam was the predominant religion.
While there are no specific historical references to the name Isbah in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been documented in various Arabic literary works and historical records throughout the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Isbah was Isbah ibn Mundhir, a renowned Arabic poet who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his eloquent verses and contributions to the development of Arabic literature during the early Islamic period.
Another notable figure was Isbah al-Misri, a 9th-century scholar and theologian from Egypt. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and played a significant role in the advancement of Islamic legal studies.
In the 11th century, Isbah al-Andalusi was a celebrated poet and philosopher from the Iberian Peninsula. Her works were highly regarded and influenced the literary and intellectual circles of her time.
During the 13th century, Isbah al-Hadrami was a prominent Sufi mystic and scholar from Yemen. He was revered for his spiritual teachings and contributions to the spread of Islamic mysticism in the region.
In more recent history, Isbah Siddique was a renowned Pakistani writer and journalist who lived from 1929 to 2003. She was known for her insightful literary works and her advocacy for women's rights and education in Pakistan.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Isbah throughout history, each leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields and societies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Isbah over time
The chart below shows babies named Isbah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Isbah, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Isbah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Isbah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3915 | 18 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5423 | 20 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3616 | 28 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2407 | 6 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Isbah
- Isabella 58,822
- Isla 51,854
- Isabelle 46,163
- Imogen 33,758
- Ivy 23,306
- Isabel 20,895
- Isobel 19,706
- Iris 10,353
- India 8,371
- Iqra 4,452
- Indie 3,873
- Iona 3,682
FAQ
Isbah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Isbah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Isbah was ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Isbah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 9 babies registered as Isbah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Isbah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "finger" or "small branch".
How many people are called Isbah in the UK?
A total of 72 babies have been registered as Isbah across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.