Isma is an ancient Arabic name with a rich historical significance. Derived from the root 'ism', which means 'name' in Arabic, Isma literally translates to 'named'. This name has been popular among Muslims for centuries and continues to be so today. It is often used as both a given name and a surname throughout the Middle East and beyond.
The name Isma appears to have seen periodic popularity over the past century, with notable spikes in the early 20th century and again more recently. The peak years for this name were 1914 and 1918, each with 9 births, and there has been a recent resurgence with 5 births each year from 2018 to 2023.