Ismaeel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4535 in 2019 with 22 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 34 births ranking #3444. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 120.0%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 81,516 boys born was named Ismaeel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Ismaeel is a transliterated form of Ismail and belongs to the Ishmael name family, carrying the meaning "God hears". It has a strong scriptural background and a softer, more phonetic English appearance.
The name is important in Islamic tradition through the prophet Ismail and has long been used across Muslim communities. This spelling reflects transliteration preference rather than a different name line.