God will hear
A variant spelling of Ishmael, derived from the Hebrew name Yishmael. In the Old Testament, Ishmael was the first son of Abraham, born to his wife's handmaid Hagar. The name carries a profound sense of being heard or answered by the divine.
Less common today
Ishmail isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,640 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American football player
Professional basketball player
