Ismael Boy

Popularity: #223 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationiz-MA-el / /ɪzˈmɑːɛl/

Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

Hebrew: God will hear; Arabic: the heard one

Historical & Cultural Background

Ismael is a name of significant religious importance in both Judaism and Islam. In the Hebrew Bible, Ismael is the son of Abraham and Hagar, representing a key figure in the Abrahamic traditions. The name is also recognized in the Quran, where Ismael is considered a prophet. Its usage spans various cultures and languages, reflecting its deep historical roots.

Trend Summary

Ismael has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ishmael
  • Ismaël

International Variants

  • Ismaël (French)
  • Ismael (Spanish)
  • Ismail (Turkish)
  • Ismaïl (Arabic)

Famous people named Ismael

Ismael Beah is a Sierra Leonean author known for his memoir 'A Long Way Gone', which recounts his experiences as a child soldier.

Ismael Cruz Córdova is a Puerto Rican actor recognized for his roles in various television series and films.

Ismael H. M. Al-Mansoori is a prominent Emirati poet celebrated for his contributions to contemporary Arabic literature.

Ismael Sosa is an Argentine professional footballer known for his career in various international leagues.

Fictional characters named Ismael

Ismael is a character in the video game series 'Assassin's Creed', serving as a member of the Assassin Brotherhood.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ismael was first seen in the United States in 1903. Ismael has ranked as high as #395 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Ismael has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ismael (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 407
28%
TX 311
22%
AZ 83
6%
NY 62
4%
IL 57
4%
FL 55
4%
GA 46
3%
NC 34
2%
WA 29
2%
TN 23
2%
OH 22
2%
NM 21
1%
NV 21
1%
OK 21
1%
IN 20
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19035
19117
19128
191315
191415
19156
191610
191720
191813
191920
192023
192128
192227
192337
192428
192541
192643
192743
192851
192958
193075
193176
193257
193368
193440
193552
193639
193749
193858
193954
194040
194159
194265
194349
194479
194579
194696
1947104
1948116
1949129
1950131
1951138
1952145
1953165
1954161
1955160
1956202
1957196
1958191
1959195
1960209
1961180
1962233
1963213
1964219
1965200
1966233
1967220
1968255
1969247
1970301
1971289
1972280
1973279
1974365
1975306
1976349
1977326
1978338
1979419
1980386
1981406
1982435
1983424
1984380
1985415
1986445
1987434
1988475
1989456
1990557
1991615
1992600
1993637
1994642
1995716
1996772
1997658
1998744
1999785
2000803
2001866
2002809
2003871
2004905
2005898
2006988
2007978
2008935
2009863
2010824
2011789
2012776
2013744
2014807
2015772
2016792
2017814
2018918
2019875
2020905
2021926
20221,076
20231,425
20241,532