God will hear
A variant spelling of the Hebrew name Ishmael. In the Old Testament, Ishmael was the first son of Abraham, born to Hagar. The name carries a profound sense of being heard or acknowledged by a higher power.
Less common today
Ishmel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,944 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player
