Ismaeel
Boy name · 54 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ismaeel: 54 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 9 births in 2016.
Ismaeel is an Arabic name, a variant of Ishmael, drawn from the Hebrew Yishma'el, meaning “God hears.” In the Bible, Ishmael is the first son of Abraham and Hagar, while in Islamic tradition he is revered as a prophet and an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad. A notable historical bearer was Isma'il Pasha, the 19th-century Khedive of Egypt who modernised the country; the Egyptian city of Ismailia was named in his honour. Ismaeel is also a popular spelling within Muslim communities worldwide, reflecting a phonetic preference while sharing the same roots. This name has grown in Scottish registrations as the country’s cultural diversity expands, offering a meaningful choice with deep
Boy 12 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20169 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #6144 babies
- Total births
- 54since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 14%vs prior 5y