What origin is the name Ishmael?

Ishmael comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Ishmael a popular name?

Ishmael is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Ishmael?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Ishmael — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Ishmael

Q: Is Ishmael a rare name?

Yes. Ishmael does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ishmael

Ishmael

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Ishmael is a hebrew boy's name meaning "God will hear; god listens. in the bible ismael was son of abraham by sarahs egyptian slave woman hagar".

With hebrew roots, Ishmael is a boy name that means "God will hear; god listens. in the bible ismael was son of abraham by sarahs egyptian slave woman hagar". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

God will hear; god listens. in the bible ismael was son of abraham by sarahs egyptian slave woman hagar

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Ishmael

Very rare in US records

What does Ishmael mean?

Ishmael is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "God will hear; god listens. in the bible ismael was son of abraham by sarahs egyptian slave woman hagar".

Is Ishmael a rare name?

Yes. Ishmael does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Ishmael

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Ishmael

Ishmael means "God will hear; god listens. in the bible ismael was son of abraham by sarahs egyptian slave woman hagar" — these names share that spirit.