Boy
Ismael
God will hear
About Ismael
Within this noble name lies centuries of cultural richness and narrative depth, offering families a choice that bridges heritage and contemporary appeal. Ismael possesses a lyrical quality, with syllables that flow together in harmonious progression. The name maintains strong presence across numerous cultures and languages, demonstrating remarkable adaptability and international appeal. Parents selecting Ismael give their son a name with substance and character, one that carries well from childhood through distinguished adulthood. It avoids the pitfalls of overly popular choices while remaining recognizable and pronounceable. The balanced structure—three syllables with clear emphasis—creates pleasant rhythm when spoken. Ismael works beautifully in multicultural contexts, respected and recognized across continents. The name projects quiet confidence rather than flashy boldness, suggesting depth and thoughtfulness.
Popularity of the Name Ismael
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | #958 | |||
| 1929 | #872 | |||
| 1930 | #732 | |||
| 1931 | #693 | |||
| 1932 | #846 | |||
| 1933 | #741 | |||
| 1935 | #877 | |||
| 1937 | #887 | |||
| 1938 | #814 | |||
| 1939 | #824 | |||
| 1941 | #828 | |||
| 1942 | #800 | |||
| 1943 | #947 | |||
| 1944 | #698 | |||
| 1945 | #681 | |||
| 1946 | #661 | |||
| 1947 | #680 | |||
| 1948 | #630 | |||
| 1949 | #600 | |||
| 1950 | #597 | |||
| 1951 | #592 | |||
| 1952 | #577 | |||
| 1953 | #549 | |||
| 1954 | #584 | |||
| 1955 | #580 | |||
| 1956 | #525 | |||
| 1957 | #552 | |||
| 1958 | #559 | |||
| 1959 | #555 | |||
| 1960 | #545 | |||
| 1961 | #589 | |||
| 1962 | #519 | |||
| 1963 | #542 | |||
| 1964 | #532 | |||
| 1965 | #540 | |||
| 1966 | #497 | |||
| 1967 | #506 | |||
| 1968 | #476 | |||
| 1969 | #490 | |||
| 1970 | #468 | |||
| 1971 | #477 | |||
| 1972 | #470 | |||
| 1973 | #470 | |||
| 1974 | #410 | |||
| 1975 | #461 | |||
| 1976 | #413 | |||
| 1977 | #439 | |||
| 1978 | #433 | |||
| 1979 | #391 | |||
| 1980 | #421 | |||
| 1981 | #405 | |||
| 1982 | #389 | |||
| 1983 | #393 | |||
| 1984 | #427 | |||
| 1985 | #420 | |||
| 1986 | #405 | |||
| 1987 | #420 | |||
| 1988 | #414 | |||
| 1989 | #443 | |||
| 1990 | #413 | |||
| 1991 | #373 | #637 | ||
| 1992 | #382 | #733 | ||
| 1993 | #372 | #667 | ||
| 1994 | #371 | #473 | ||
| 1995 | #342 | #537 | ||
| 1996 | #335 | #578 | ||
| 1997 | #371 | #578 | ||
| 1998 | #351 | #492 | ||
| 1999 | #338 | #498 | ||
| 2000 | #341 | #712 | #438 | |
| 2001 | #325 | #976 | #425 | |
| 2002 | #338 | #413 | ||
| 2003 | #332 | #505 | ||
| 2004 | #332 | #893 | #474 | |
| 2005 | #335 | #890 | #575 | |
| 2006 | #324 | #878 | #537 | |
| 2007 | #327 | #826 | #587 | |
| 2008 | #348 | #863 | #456 | |
| 2009 | #357 | #780 | #556 | |
| 2010 | #362 | #740 | #560 | |
| 2011 | #376 | #818 | #527 | |
| 2012 | #383 | #878 | #482 | |
| 2013 | #401 | #805 | #501 | |
| 2014 | #386 | #735 | #641 | |
| 2015 | #401 | #782 | #481 | |
| 2016 | #404 | #833 | #535 | |
| 2017 | #392 | #793 | #521 | |
| 2018 | #359 | #662 | #480 | |
| 2019 | #365 | #734 | #587 | |
| 2020 | #350 | #736 | #478 | |
| 2021 | #350 | #802 | #649 | #639 |
| 2022 | #312 | #842 | #653 | |
| 2023 | #244 | #672 | #439 | |
| 2024 | #234 | #750 | #559 | |
| 2025 | #263 | #904 | #548 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Ismael
Names Similar to Ismael
Nicknames for Ismael
- Ish
- Ishy
- Mael
- Ismail
- Ish
Famous People Named Ismael
| Ismael Valenzuela | Spanish boxer |
| Ismael Sosa | Argentine footballer |
| Ismael Bangoura | Guinean footballer |
| Ismael Quintana | Puerto Rican salsa singer |
| Ismael Rivera | Puerto Rican singer and composer |
| Ismael Lagares | Puerto Rican poet and writer |
| Ismael Cala | Cuban journalist and author |
| Ismael Lô | Senegalese musician and actor |
| Ismael Borrero | Cuban Greco-Roman wrestler |
| Ismael Bennacer | Algerian footballer |
| Ismael Tajouri-Shradi | Libyan footballer |
| Ismael Díaz | Panamanian footballer |
| Ismael Espinoza | Mexican boxer |
| Ismael Íñiguez | Spanish basketball player |
| Ismael Tiendrebeogo | Burkinabe long-distance runner |
| Ismael Juma | Tanzanian footballer |
| Ismael Gómez | Panamanian boxer |
| Ismael Rajabov | Tajikistani footballer |
| Ismael Kombich | Kenyan long-distance runner |
| Ismael Kone | Ivorian footballer |
Characters Named Ismael
| Ismael Bennet | Character in Herman Melville's novel "Moby-Dick" |
| Ismael Huitzilopochtli | Character in the "Percy Jackson & The Olympians" series by Rick Riordan |
| Ismael Cruz Córdova | Character in the TV series "The Undoing" |
| Ismael Gregorio Cruz | Character in the TV series "Ozark" |
| Ismael Adan Yebra | Character in the film "Pain and Glory" directed by Pedro Almodóvar |
| Ismael Bouzid | Character in the TV series "Breaking Bad" |
| Ismael Suleman | Character in the film "City of God" directed by Fernando Meirelles |
| Ismael Rangel | Character in the TV series "Narcos" |
| Ismael Sadiq | Character in the TV series "Money Heist" |
| Ismael Reshamwala | Character in the film "Life of Pi" directed by Ang Lee |
| Ismael Cruz | Character in the TV series "The Chi" |
| Ismael Bennett | Character in the film "The Night Comes for Us" directed by Timo Tjahjanto |
| Ismael Santos | Character in the TV series "La Casa de las Flores" |
| Ismael Ortega | Character in the film "Tropa de Elite" directed by José Padilha |
| Ismael Pardo | Character in the TV series "El Chapo" |
| Ismael Ferrer | Character in the film "Y Tu Mamá También" directed by Alfonso Cuarón |
| Ismael Moreno | Character in the TV series "Elite" |
| Ismael Núñez | Character in the film "Bad Boys II" directed by Michael Bay |
| Ismael Funes | Character in the TV series "Narcos - Mexico" |
| Ismael Hernandez | Character in the film "El Infierno" directed by Luis Estrada |