US Popularity:24659
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.
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How Popular Is The Name Ysmael?

U.S. Births

Overall:Ysmael is currently #24659 in U.S. births
Boy:Ysmael is currently #11955 in U.S. births

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2025
#11955
in 2025
+ 2213
from 2024
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