NAME PROFILE
Ishmael
The name Ishmael is of Hebrew and Arabic origin, meaning 'God will hear.' It carries a sense of hope and divine connection, often associated with themes of perseverance and faith.
Key Stats
| Total births | 6,794 |
| Gender | Male (50% / 50%) |
| Peak year | 2000 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 24%CA — 22%TX — 21%FL — 17%PA — 15%
Notable People
Ishmael (Biblical figure, son of Abraham) · Ishmael Beah (Author, *A Long Way Gone*) · Ishmael Reed (Poet and novelist, *Mumbo Jumbo*) · Ishmael H. Kahn (Politician) · Ishmael Muhammad (Notable figure in civil rights movement)
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