Boy · #4,353 in 2026

Ismaeel

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

Current Rank

#4,353

Peak Rank

#3,413 (2023)

Total Babies

487

5-Yr Trend

+10%

1995

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#3413

Peak Rank

487

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ismaeel

Ismaeel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1995, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 34 Ismaeels were born — ranking #3,413 that year. As of 2026, Ismaeel ranks #4,353 for baby boys with 24 births, gradually rising (+10%). In total, more than 487 Ismaeels 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

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Ismaeel

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

Ismael
Ismail
Esmail
Ishmael
Ishmail
Asml
Dismal
Immobile
Emil
Ezekiel
Isma
Airmail

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ismaeel

What does the name Ismaeel mean?

Ismaeel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ismaeel in 2026?

In 2026, Ismaeel ranks #4,353 among boys' names in the U.S., with 24 babies given the name that year.

When was Ismaeel most popular?

Ismaeel reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #3,413 that year with 34 babies given the name.

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

Ismaeel has historically been most popular in Michigan, New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ismaeel.

Is Ismaeel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ismaeel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ismaeel include Arris, Ceferino, Garo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ismaeel

Ismaeel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 487 births in the dataset. Ismaeel's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #3,413. Use the chart and map above to compare Ismaeel'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.