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Ismail
OriginArabic variation of Ishmael, Hebrew
Meaning"God will hear"
US Rank#1065
2025 SSA
About Ismail
This classic, handsome Arabic name — cognate of the Hebrew Ishmael — was chosen by Tan and Rob France for their son born in 2021. Ismail is the preferred spelling in England, Germany, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Turkey, while Ismael ranks higher in countries with native Spanish speakers, including the US.
Pronounced is-MAYL.
As of October 2026, Ismail ranked #1065 in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,301 | 136 | 70.8 |
| 2015 | #1,177 | 158 | 82.4 |
| 2016 | #1,131 | 171 | 90.1 |
| 2017 | #1,240 | 148 | 80 |
| 2018 | #1,196 | 158 | 87 |
| 2019 | #1,500 | 114 | 63.5 |
| 2020 | #1,361 | 130 | 75.3 |
| 2021 | #1,483 | 121 | 69.2 |
| 2022 | #1,484 | 122 | 69.9 |
| 2023 | #1,398 | 132 | 77.2 |
| 2024 | #1,228 | 163 | 94.6 |
| 2025 | #1,065 | 204 | 119.4 |
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