What origin is the name Ishmaiah?

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

Is Ishmaiah a popular name?

Ishmaiah 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 Ishmaiah?

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

Ishmaiah

Q: Is Ishmaiah a rare name?

Yes. Ishmaiah 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 Ishmaiah

Ishmaiah

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Ishmaiah is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name found in the Old Testament that means the Lord hears or one who obeys the Lord.".

Parents who choose Ishmaiah pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "A Hebrew name found in the Old Testament that means the Lord hears or one who obeys the Lord.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.