Isma vs Zilpah

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

Isma Rank #12,363
Zilpah Rank #12,346

Zilpah is more popular, ranked #12346 vs #12363 for Isma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isma ___

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

Zilpah ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isma

Amina Zara Layla Yasmin Ibrahim

If you choose Zilpah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isma or Zilpah more popular?

Zilpah is more popular, ranked #12346 compared to Isma at #12363 in the United States.

What do Isma and Zilpah mean?

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

Are Isma and Zilpah boy or girl names?

Isma is primarily a girl name. Zilpah is primarily a girl name.

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