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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Isamu — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Isamari|Isan
JapaneseBoy→ Stable

Isamu

ee-SAH-moo · 3 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11363 in 2023

Peak: #11363 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11363 in 2023

Peak: #11363 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20062023

Rank #11363 · Falling since 2006

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
JapaneseStrongBoy3-syllableKanji rootCourageClassicMasculineTraditionalInternational appeal
Character
brave determinationcourageous spiritstrong resiliencewarrior heartresolute strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Isamus

innovativevisionaryharmoniousdisciplinedboundary-breaking
STRONG
High confidence

Isamu is a Japanese boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Isamu at a Glance
Meaning:Commonly means 'courage' or 'bravery' (勇武). Can also mean 'to rule' depending on kanji used. Associated with strength and leadership in Japanese naming tradition.
Language root:Japanese · Kanji
Peak rank:#11363 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Isamu Noguchi
Sculptor and landscape architect
Isamu Akasaki
Physicist and Nobel laureate
Similar Sound
IsaoIkuroItaroIchiroIssei
Similar Style
KaitoHarutoTakeshiNoboruSatoshi
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Isamu
Akira◈HiroshiYuki◈SakuraKenjiTomoe
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Isamu · Overview
Summary

Isamu is a Japanese boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong · Modern character
Isamu carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
isamu.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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