Ismael
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ismael: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2020.
Ismael is the Spanish form of Ishmael, derived from the Hebrew Yishma'el, meaning "God hears." This name appears in the Old Testament as the son of Abraham and Hagar, and in the Book of Mormon as well. The most famous modern bearer is French-Malian singer and actor Ismaël Lô, known for his soothing vocal style. While no major place bears the name directly, Ismael Island in Italy was named after a Spanish saint. One interesting note is that the Ishmaelites, named after the biblical figure, were traditionally considered the ancestors of the Arab peoples, giving the name a deep cultural resonance across Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20203 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7283 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2020
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y