God will hear
A Spanish variant of the Hebrew name Ishmael. In the Old Testament, Ishmael was the son of Abraham and Hagar, known as the traditional ancestor of the Arab people. The name carries a profound sense of being heard or answered by the divine.
Less common today
Ysmael isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,346 in 2023.
Mexican-American Medal of Honor recipient
Filipino actor and singer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
