US Popularity:29074
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God listens
Ysmael is a Hebrew name typically given to boys. It means "God listens" and is most commonly spelled Ishmael, best known for the opening line in the novel Moby Dick—"Call me Ishmael." Take the author Herman Melville's advice and call your little one Ysmael.

How Popular Is The Name Ysmael?

U.S. Births

Overall:Ysmael is currently #29074 in U.S. births
Boy:Ysmael is currently #14168 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#14168
in 2024
- 6490
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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