God has heard
Esmael is a variant of the Hebrew name Ishmael, which appears in the Old Testament. It signifies that God has listened to a prayer or plea, specifically referring to the biblical Hagar's cry. This specific spelling is often found in Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking communities.
Less common today
Esmael isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,768 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Filipino politician and former governor
Professional footballer from Guinea-Bissau
