Ismael
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning God hears; form of Ishmael.
Babies a year
809
the US, 2017
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
#263
down from #234
UK popularity
#845
38 babies
How Ismael has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #401 |
| 2016 | #404 |
| 2017 | #392 |
| 2018 | #359 |
| 2019 | #365 |
| 2020 | #349 |
| 2021 | #351 |
| 2022 | #312 |
| 2023 | #244 |
| 2024 | #234 |
| 2025 | #263 |
In 2025, 38 babies in England and Wales were named Ismael. In the US, 809 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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