God will hear
Ismaila is the West African (specifically Gambian, Senegalese, and Nigerian) form of the Arabic name Ismail. It shares the same etymological roots as the Hebrew name Ishmael, referring to God listening to the prayers of the faithful.
Less common today
Ismaila isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,410 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Senegalese professional footballer
Senegalese musician and member of the Les Frères Guissé
Senegalese contemporary artist
