Arai vs Isma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isma

Girl #12,363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"safeguarded, protected by God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,363
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arai Rank #12,477
Isma Rank #12,363

Isma is more popular, ranked #12363 vs #12477 for Arai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arai ___

No pairings available yet.

Isma ___

  • Isma Nour
  • Isma Fatima
  • Isma Layla
  • Isma Amira
  • Isma Sara
  • Isma Yasmin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arai

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Isma

Amina Zara Layla Yasmin Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arai or Isma more popular?

Isma is more popular, ranked #12363 compared to Arai at #12477 in the United States.

What do Arai and Isma mean?

Isma means "safeguarded, protected by God" (Arabic origin).

Are Arai and Isma boy or girl names?

Arai is primarily a girl name. Isma is primarily a girl name.

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