Ismael is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #13294 in 1999 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 7 births ranking #11008. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 14.3%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 295,630 girls born was named Ismael. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Ismael is an international form of Ishmael meaning "God hears". It feels classic, scriptural, and especially familiar in Spanish-speaking communities.
The name is present in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition through the Ishmael or Ismail line. Its broad cross-cultural reach gives it unusual strength and familiarity.