Ismar is of Arabic origin, meaning "live long" or "happy". It is a unique and distinct name that is often associated with intellect and creativity due to its historical figures who bore the name, such as Ismar Elbogen, a renowned Jewish historian. The name Ismar consists of four syllables and has a melodic rhythm when spoken aloud. It is often shortened to Izzy or Is for everyday use but retains its uniqueness and individuality.
The name Ismar experienced varying popularity over the given years, with peaks in 2008 (10 births) and consistent interest from 2006 to 2007 and again in 2022. However, it also had periods of lower popularity, such as between 2004 to 2005 and 2009 to 2013, with only 5 births each year during those times. Overall, there were a total of 99 births named Ismar across these years.