Daniel vs Isma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16
Total SSA Count
8,391
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan, Danny, Dani

Playground Safety Score

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Daniel Rank #16
Isma Rank #12,363

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #12363 for Isma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daniel ___

  • Daniel James
  • Daniel Patrick
  • Daniel Thomas
  • Daniel Michael
  • Daniel Joseph
  • Daniel Alexander

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 Daniel

Sophia Emily Nathan Rebecca Joshua

If you choose Isma

Amina Zara Layla Yasmin Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniel or Isma more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Isma at #12363 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Isma mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Isma means "safeguarded, protected by God" (Arabic origin).

Are Daniel and Isma boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Isma is primarily a girl name.

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