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Ismaeel

Boy name · 54 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ismaeel: 54 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 9 births in 2016.

Ismaeel is an Arabic name, a variant of Ishmael, drawn from the Hebrew Yishma'el, meaning “God hears.” In the Bible, Ishmael is the first son of Abraham and Hagar, while in Islamic tradition he is revered as a prophet and an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad. A notable historical bearer was Isma'il Pasha, the 19th-century Khedive of Egypt who modernised the country; the Egyptian city of Ismailia was named in his honour. Ismaeel is also a popular spelling within Muslim communities worldwide, reflecting a phonetic preference while sharing the same roots. This name has grown in Scottish registrations as the country’s cultural diversity expands, offering a meaningful choice with deep

Boy 12 of 52 years

Peak year
20169 babies
Latest (2023)
#6144 babies
Total births
54since 2002
5-year trend
▲ 14%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2016 · 9
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).