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Ishmael

Boy

Hebrew origin ยท /ISH-may-ul/ ยท biblical

Meaning: God hears; a biblical name of faith.

Popularity 78/1003 syllablesPeaked 2017โ†‘ Rising

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Most popular in the 2010s.

Today, Ishmael is a popular, familiar name (popularity 78/100).

It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.

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