Issachar
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Issachar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 149 babies have been named Issachar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Issachar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,117 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,117
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Issachar
Issachar is a boy name .
Issachar is currently ranked #8,117 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Issachar include Iss, Issa, Issay, Issaie, Issac, Issacy, Issacie, Har, Hary, Harie, Isy, and Isie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Issachar include Issac, Issa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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