Ishmael
- Pronunciation
- [Is-hma-al]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- God Listens. In The Bible Ismael Was Son Of Abraham By Sarah's Egyptian Slave Woman Hagar.
- Origin
- Hebrew
Ishmael Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 6,671 baby boys have been named Ishmael. The name peaked in 2017 with 158 US births that year (rank #1183). In 2024, ranked #1498 nationally — 315 places below its 2017 peak.
Top States for Ishmael
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ishmael births are: California (639), New York (600), Florida (420).
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7-Letter Names Starting with I
Names with Ishmael's exact length and starting letter: Iakovos, Iapetus, Ibernia, Ibrahim, Ibtihaj.
Quick Facts About Ishmael
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ismael | God Listens. In The Bible Ismael Was Son Of Abraham By Sarah's Egyptian Slave Woman Hagar. | Male | Spanish |
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Compare Ishmael to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ishmael against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).