boy's name
Ismaaeel
is-mah-EEL (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 60
Ismaaeel is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2003 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2006, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Ismaaeel Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 9 |
How Popular Is Ismaaeel?
In 2024, Ismaaeel was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Ismaaeel Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Ismaaeel Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Ismaa'eel | Ismaa'eel is Ismaaeel written with an apostrophe, recorded mostly in England and Wales. | 7 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Ismaaeel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ismaaeel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ismaaeel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ismaaeel
- Arabic is-mah-EEL
Sibling Names for Ismaaeel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ismaaeel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ismaaeel
How popular is the name Ismaaeel?
In 2024, Ismaaeel was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Ismaaeel a girl's or a boy's name?
Ismaaeel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ismaaeel?
Ismaaeel has 3 syllables.
When was Ismaaeel most popular?
Ismaaeel peaked in 2006, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.