Ismael

At a Glance: Name: Ismael – Meaning: God will hear – Origin: Spanish (form of Ishmael, ultimately Hebrew) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: IZ-may-el

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Ismael is the Spanish form of Ishmael, tracing back to Hebrew roots, and it carries the meaning "God will hear." It's a timeless classic with worldly appeal, pronounced IZ-may-el (IPA /ˈɪzmeɪəl/). For a parent weighing it, that's a name with real historical depth and a pronunciation that reads clearly on the page.

Meaning & Origin of Ismael

Meaning: God will hear.

Origin: Spanish (form of Ishmael, ultimately Hebrew).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Ismael

Phonetic: IZ-may-el   IPA: /ˈɪzmeɪəl/

Popularity of Ismael

Ismael ranked #234 on the SSA list in 2024, given to 1,532 babies — and that's also its highest rank across the SSA's full 1903-2024 record, so right now marks its peak popularity to date.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1903–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ismael mean?

God will hear. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ismael)

How do you pronounce Ismael?

Ismael is pronounced IZ-may-el (IPA: /ˈɪzmeɪəl/).

Is Ismael a popular name right now?

Ismael is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #234 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1903–2024.)

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