Issac
Pronunciation: [ IHS-uhk ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Issac first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 17 babies have been named Issac in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Issac is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,945 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,945
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Issac
Issac is a girl name .
Is Issac a boy or girl name? Issac is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #27,945 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #856. Issac is more commonly used as a boy name.
Issac is currently ranked #27,945 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Issac include Iss, Isy, Isie, and Isskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Issac include Issa, Issabella . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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