God has heard
A Yiddish variant of the Hebrew name Shemuel (Samuel). It refers to the biblical story of Hannah, who prayed for a child and believed God heard her request.
Less common today
Shmiel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,238 in 2025.
Prominent Hasidic cantor and singer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
