Ismail
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning god will hear; a form of Ishmael.
Babies a year
200
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#243
200 babies · up from #286
In 2025, 200 babies in England and Wales were named Ismail. In the US, 148 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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