God will hear
Derived from the Hebrew name Yishmael, it signifies that God has heard a prayer. In Islamic tradition, Ismail is a significant prophet and the eldest son of Ibrahim (Abraham), regarded as the ancestor of several Arab tribes.
Less common today
Ismail isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,065 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Founder of the Safavid dynasty of Persia
Renowned Albanian novelist and poet
Oscar-nominated film producer of Merchant Ivory Productions
Emirati professional footballer
