Isael
Isael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God hears or God contends.
Origin and history
Isael is a variant of the Hebrew name Ishmael or a modification of Israel. It has seen growing usage in the United States in recent years as a distinct modern choice. The name carries classical Biblical roots while presenting a sleek, contemporary sound.
Popularity in the United States
3,164 babies in the United States have been named Isael since 1880. It ranks #2290 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1017.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37 %)
- TX (33.6 %)
- AZ (7.3 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- NY (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 69 |
| 1990-2000 | 288 |
| 2000-2010 | 849 |
| 2010-2019 | 820 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,133 |
Fun facts
- Over a third of all U.S. births registered with the name Isael since 1880 have occurred since 2020.
- It functions primarily as a phonetic variant bridging the ancient names Israel and Ishmael.