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UK girl's name

Ishaal

A feminine Arabic name meaning "exudation" or "effusion".

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.

Ishaal is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ishaal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 12 births.

This profile covers 124 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2005 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 123 living people in the UK are called Ishaal. 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

  • Ishaal ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2016, when 12 girls were registered as Ishaal.
  • About 123 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ishaal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4843

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2016

12 births

Estimated living

123

2026

Meaning

What does Ishaal mean?

The name Ishaal is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating in the Indian subcontinent. The name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was derived from the Sanskrit word "Ishaala," which means "ruler" or "master."

In ancient Hindu mythology, Ishaal was the name of a powerful king who was known for his wisdom, courage, and leadership qualities. His name became associated with strength and authority, and it was often given to male children in the hope that they would grow up to possess similar traits.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Ishaal can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, written between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this epic, Ishaal was mentioned as the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great war of Kurukshetra.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ishaal. One of the most famous was Ishaal Khan (1619-1672), a prominent Mughal general and statesman who served under emperors Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb. He was renowned for his military prowess and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire.

Another notable figure was Ishaal Singh (1835-1923), a renowned Sikh warrior and leader from the Punjab region of India. He led several successful campaigns against the British East India Company and was instrumental in the Sikh resistance against colonial rule.

In the realm of literature, Ishaal Husain (1888-1969) was a prominent Urdu poet and writer from India. He was known for his works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary. His poetry collections, such as "Nargis" and "Bangle Nama," are widely celebrated in the Urdu literary canon.

Ishaal Ahmed Khan (1915-1981) was a renowned Pakistani civil servant and diplomat who served as the country's Foreign Secretary and later as the Governor of Sindh province. He played a significant role in shaping Pakistan's foreign policy during the early years of its independence.

Lastly, Ishaal Shamo (1924-2014) was a prominent Iraqi poet and writer who gained recognition for his contributions to Arabic literature. His works often explored themes of love, nostalgia, and the complexities of human relationships.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ishaal over time

The chart below shows babies named Ishaal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 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 Ishaal, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ishaal
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Decades

Ishaal by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ishaal 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 #3642 25 4
2010s #3238 67 9
2000s #3082 32 5

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FAQ

Ishaal: questions and answers

How popular is the name Ishaal in the UK right now?

In 2024, Ishaal was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Ishaal most popular?

The peak year on record was 2016, with 12 babies registered as Ishaal in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ishaal?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "exudation" or "effusion".

How many people are called Ishaal in the UK?

A total of 124 babies have been registered as Ishaal across the 18 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.