Hebrew · boy

Ismael

A warm name climbing in the U.S. right now.

Rank 2024

#234

Trend

rising

Band

balanced

Styles

modern

Meaning

God will hear (form of Ishmael)

Ismael is a balanced boy name with Hebrew roots. In 2024, 1,532 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #234 nationally, and it has been climbing in recent years. Its style leans modern — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

modern

About Hebrew names

Hebrew names are among the oldest still in everyday use, carried from the Bible into nearly every Western language. Many contain el or yah, ancient references to God, so names like Daniel, Elijah, and Michael are quietly small sentences. Alongside them run gentler meanings — Hannah's grace, David's belovedness — which helps explain why these names never really leave the rotation.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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