Ismail
Ismail: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ismail
- A male given name from Arabic.
- A transliteration of the Macedonian or Russian male given name Исмаил (Ismail).
Etymology
From Arabic إِسْمَاعِيل (ʔismāʕīl). Doublet of Ishmael.
How popular is Ismail?
Since 1880, 4,022 boys in the U.S. have been named Ismail. Its highest rank for boys was #1065 in 2025. In 2025, 204 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Ismail FAQ
What does the name Ismail mean?
A male given name from Arabic. A transliteration of the Macedonian or Russian male given name Исмаил (Ismail). From Arabic إِسْمَاعِيل (ʔismāʕīl). Doublet of Ishmael.
What is the origin of the name Ismail?
Ismail is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Ismail?
Since 1880, 4,022 boys in the U.S. have been named Ismail. Its highest rank for boys was #1065 in 2025. In 2025, 204 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ismail a boy or girl name?
Ismail is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,022 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.