Ismail: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: eesm-ah-eel
Origin: Jordan
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: God will hear or heard by god and holds significant importance in both the bible and the quran

Ismail is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the name of a prophet in Islam. It means God will hear or heard by God and holds significant importance in both the Bible and the Quran. The name Ismail is associated with the virtues of faith and spiritual devotion, making it a revered name in many cultures. The use of the name Ismail is historically significant in spiritual contexts, but its current popularity trends are not clearly established.

Ismail Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ismail is currently #2486 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Ismail is currently #1117 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Ismail is currently #1192 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Ismail is currently #553 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Ismail is currently #1276 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Ismail is currently #576 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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