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Esmael

♂ Boy

Pronounced ess-mah-EL /ɛs.mɑˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Ishmael/Ismael — from the Hebrew Yishmael, 'God hears; God will hear'; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: God hears; God will hear: Esmael spells Ismael. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'ess-mah-EL').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Ishmael/Ismael — from the Hebrew Yishmael, 'God hears; God will hear'; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#7899 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 84

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419312024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Esmael is a spelling of Ishmael/Ismael — from the Hebrew Yishmael, 'God hears; God will hear' (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, devout name (said 'ess-mah-EL').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Muslim families. Rare in this form, God-hears at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ishmael/Ismael comes from the Hebrew Yishmael, 'God hears; God will hear' — Esmael is a spelling, lyrical and devout (we note the sacred sense; said 'ess-mah-EL').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Ishmael — sacred sense noted

Variations

IsmaelIshmaelIsmail

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Ismael— the standard spelling
Ishmael— a kin spelling
Ismail— an Arabic form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esmael mean?

Esmael spells Ishmael/Ismael — Hebrew 'God hears; God will hear'. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Esmael?

It's said ess-mah-EL /ɛs.mɑˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Esmael a boy or girl name?

Esmael is a boy's name.

How popular is Esmael?

Esmael is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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