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Ezmael

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How to Pronounce Ezmael

Pronounced ez-mah-EL /ˌɛz.mɑˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: Ezmael reads as a modern respelling of Ishmael/Ismael ('God will hear,' Hebrew Yishma'el), swapping the opening to 'Ez-.' As a coined spelling its route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Ishmael: Ezmael echoes 'God will hear' (said 'ez-mah-EL'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningEzmael reads as a modern respelling of Ishmael/Ismael ('God will hear,' Hebrew Yishma'el), swapping the opening to 'Ez-.' As a coined spelling its route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#11094 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 11
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520142025

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

Ezmael reads as a modern respelling of Ishmael/Ismael ('God will hear,' Hebrew Yishma'el). As a coined spelling its route is uncertain, which we note — a devout-flavored, contemporary pick (said 'ez-mah-EL').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, biblical-flavored, and modern.

Did you know? Ezmael reads as a fresh respelling of Ishmael/Ismael ('God will hear'), giving the biblical name an 'Ez-' opening — a modern take whose exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ez-mah-EL').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Ezmael — Ishmael/Ismael respelling; route uncertain

Variations

IsmaelIshmaelEzmail

Nicknames

EzMael

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ezmael mean?

Ezmael reads as a respelling of Ishmael/Ismael ('God will hear'); as a coined spelling the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ezmael?

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

Is Ezmael a boy or girl name?

Here Ezmael is used as a boy's name, in line with the Ishmael root.

How popular is Ezmael?

Ezmael is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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