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Ismaeel

♂ Boy

Pronounced is-mah-EEL /ˌɪs.mɑˈil/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Ismail/Ishmael — from Hebrew Yishma'el, 'God hears, God will hear' — a revered prophet in IslamMedium

In 30 seconds: God hears: Ismaeel spells Ismail/Ishmael — 'God will hear'. Devout, classic, and warm (a revered prophet).
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Origin HighHebrew, Arabic
MeaningSpelling of Ismail/Ishmael — from Hebrew Yishma'el, 'God hears, God will hear' — a revered prophet in Islam
U.S. rank (2025)#3798 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 468

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319952025

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

Ismaeel is a spelling of Ismail/Ishmael — from Hebrew Yishma'el, 'God hears, God will hear' (the son of Abraham and Hagar; a revered prophet, Isma'il, in Islam). A devout, classic name across the Muslim world.

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

Did you know? Ishmael/Ismail means 'God hears, God will hear' in Hebrew (Abraham's son) — a revered prophet in Islam; Ismaeel is a phonetic spelling.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Ismail — root etymology

Variations

IsmailIsmaelIshmael

Nicknames

Ismi

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Ismail— the standard Arabic form
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Ishmael— the English form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ismaeel mean?

Ismaeel spells Ismail/Ishmael — Hebrew 'God hears, God will hear'.

How do you pronounce Ismaeel?

It's said is-mah-EEL /ˌɪs.mɑˈil/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Ismaeel a boy or girl name?

Ismaeel is a boy's name.

How popular is Ismaeel?

Ismaeel is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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