In the entire world, Ishq (Ishq 
) is a rare gender-neutral forename. The given name Ishq is characteristic of Western Asia, particularly Saudi Arabia, where it is a rare largely male, but uncommonly female name, United Arab Emirates, where it is a rare male name, and Oman. Measured by absolute frequency, it is commonest in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Egypt. Also, Ishq is the last name as well as the forename.