Ismaeel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3444 in 2023 with 34 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 34 births ranking #3444. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 240.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 50,252 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.