Boy · #7,790 in 2026

Ishamel

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

Current Rank

#7,790

Peak Rank

#3,872 (1922)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1922

First Year

1995

Last Year

1922

Peak Year

#3872

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ishamel

Ishamel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1922, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 6 Ishamels were born — ranking #3,872 that year. As of 2026, Ishamel ranks #7,790 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Ishamels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s 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 Ishamel

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

Ishmael
Missional
Ishmail
Original
Enamel
Visional
Isham
Sessional
Immel
Intimal
Ashima
Imel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ishamel

What does the name Ishamel mean?

Ishamel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ishamel in 2026?

In 2026, Ishamel ranks #7,790 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Ishamel most popular?

Ishamel reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #3,872 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Ishamel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ishamel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ishamel include Benhard, Brother, Verdi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ishamel

Ishamel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Ishamel's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #3,872. Use the chart and map above to compare Ishamel'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.