Boy · #9,014 in 2026

Ishmil

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

Current Rank

#9,014

Peak Rank

#5,519 (1991)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

1996

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#5519

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ishmil

Ishmil first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 9 Ishmils were born — ranking #5,519 that year. As of 2026, Ishmil ranks #9,014 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 19 Ishmils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Ishmil

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

Ishmael
Ishmail
Ashmole
Immel
Imel
Ishma
Ajmal
Emul
Iml
Ismael
Ismail
Amyl

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ishmil

What does the name Ishmil mean?

Ishmil is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ishmil in 2026?

In 2026, Ishmil ranks #9,014 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ishmil most popular?

Ishmil reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #5,519 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Ishmil a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ishmil?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ishmil include Hance, Gregorey, Renne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ishmil

Ishmil is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 19 births in the dataset. Ishmil's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #5,519. Use the chart and map above to compare Ishmil'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.