Ishmail
Boy nameIshmail has been given to 208 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It peaked in 1995.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
208
Peak year
1995 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1971
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ishmail — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ishmail.
Sibling name ideas for Ishmail
Same era and popularity as Ishmail, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ishmail?
Ishmail has been given to 208 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ishmail peak?
Ishmail peaked in 1995, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Ishmail a girl or boy name?
Ishmail is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Ishmail are boys).
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