The first name Ismael

In 2025, 38 boys were named Ismael, making it the 845th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2018, with 60 births (#604).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Ismael with other names.

In 2025, 1,307 boys born in the United States were named Ismael, the 263rd most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2024, when 1,535 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

• Ismaël Bennacer
  Algerian footballer, born 1997
• Ismaël Koné
  Canadian soccer player, born 2002
• Ismaël Bullialdus
  French astronomer, 1605–1694
• Ismael Fuentes
  Chilean association football player, born 1981
• Ismael Borrero
  Cuban amateur wrestler, born 1992
• Ismaël Doukouré
  French footballer (born 2003)
• Ismael Blanco
  Argentine association football player, born 1983
• Ismael Nery
  Artista Brasileiro (1900–1934)
• Ismaël Ferroukhi
  French Moroccan film director (born 1962)
• Ismael Silva Lima
  Brazilian footballer, born 1994
• Ismael Tajouri-Shradi
  Footballer (born 1994)
• Victor Ismael Sosa
  Argentine association football player, born 1987

• Leo
• Lucas
• Paul
• Max
• Theodore
• Sebastian
• Anthony
• Gabriel
• Patrick
• Martin
• Mark
• Roman
• Leon
• Francis
• Felix
• Julian

All 381 names of Latin origin

What does the name Ismael mean?

Borrowed from Latin Ismael.

What is the origin of the name Ismael?

Borrowed from Latin Ismael.

How popular is the name Ismael?

In 2025, 38 boys born in England and Wales were named Ismael, ranking 845th. Its peak was 2018, with 60 births.

Is Ismael a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 44,289 US babies named Ismael since 1880 were boys.

When was Ismael most popular?

2024 in the United States, when 1,535 babies were named Ismael, its highest rank at 234th.

How do you pronounce Ismael?

Ismael is /ˈɪzmeɪ.əl/, 2 syllables.

What name is Ismael a form of?

Ismael is a form of Ishmael.

Is Ismael also a surname?

Yes. Ismael is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.