Ishar
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ishar first appeared in US Social Security records in 2019.
Over 6 babies have been named Ishar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ishar is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #18,655 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,655
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Ishar
Ishar is a boy name .
Ishar is currently ranked #18,655 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ishar include Ish, Isy, Isie, and Ishkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ishar include Ishaan, Ishan, Ishaq . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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