Boy · #899 in 2026

Isael

Name: Popularity of the name Isael in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Isael, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#899

Peak Rank

#899 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+121%

1978

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#899

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Isael

Isael first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 263 Isaels were born — ranking #899 that year. As of 2026, Isael ranks #899 for baby boys with 263 births, rising sharply (+121% over the past five years). In total, more than 3K Isaels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Isael

Phonetically similar names — useful when Isael is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Ille
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Elle
Ull
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Ele
Uhl
Ehle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Isael

What does the name Isael mean?

Isael is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Isael in 2026?

In 2026, Isael ranks #899 among boys' names in the U.S., with 263 babies given the name that year.

When was Isael most popular?

Isael reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #899 that year with 263 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Isael most popular?

Isael has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New Mexico, Arizona. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Isael.

Is Isael a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Isael is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Isael?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Isael include Severt, Garnet, Willy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Isael

Isael is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Isael's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #899. Use the chart and map above to compare Isael's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.