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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Wisam — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Wirth|Wisdom
ArabicBoy↑↑ Surging

Wisam

WIH-sahm · 2 syllables

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#6788
↑↑ Surging
#6788
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 11
Peak rank
#6454 in 2022
5yr change
+906 ranks
Birth frequency
3.6 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)20202024

Rank #6788 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Arabic boy names
Wisam

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6788

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+906 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
14 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Wisam scores well on trend momentum but there are tradeoffs — meaning data is still sparse.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ArabicModernBoy2-syllableMeaningfulUnity ThemeRareRising
Character
bonds people together
STRONG
High confidence

Wisam is an Arabic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6788 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +906 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6788 · very rare
Wisam at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic meaning 'bond' or 'connection', symbolizing unity and togetherness.
Language root:Arabic
Peak rank:#6454 in 2022
5yr change:+906 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
WisamWassimWissamWessamWisal
Similar Style
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Works well with
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Wisam · Overview
Summary

Wisam is an Arabic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6788 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Wisam scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 906 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Meaningful · Modern character
Wisam carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Wisam is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
wisam.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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