Isamel
A baby boy's name meaning "God has listened".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Isamel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Isamel today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Isamel births was 1981 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Isamel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Isamel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1981
6 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1981 SSA rank
#5,794
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Isamel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Isamel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Isamel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Isamel
The name Isamel has its origins in the Semitic languages of the Middle East, particularly Arabic and Hebrew. It is derived from the root word "Isma'il" which translates to "God has hearkened" or "God has heard".
The earliest references to the name can be found in the Quran and the Bible, where Ishmael (or Isma'il) is mentioned as the son of the prophet Abraham. In the Islamic tradition, Ishmael is considered an important prophet and is revered as the ancestor of the Arab people.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Isamel was Ishmael I, the seventh ruler of the Shia Safavid dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran). He ruled from 1576 to 1577 and was known for his efforts to centralize power and consolidate the Safavid Empire.
In the 13th century, Isamel al-Malik al-Muazzam was a prominent Muslim ruler who served as the Governor of Damascus and later became the Sultan of Damascus and parts of Syria. He played a significant role in the Seventh Crusade and the defense of the region against the Crusaders.
Another notable figure in history with the name Isamel was Isamel Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire in the late 16th century. He is remembered for his victories against the Safavid Empire and his efforts to modernize the Ottoman military.
In the realm of literature, Isamel Kadare is a renowned Albanian novelist and poet who was born in 1936. He is considered one of the most influential writers in the Balkans and has received numerous international awards for his works, which often explore themes of totalitarianism and the human condition.
Isamel Merchant, born in 1936 in Bombay, India, was a prominent film producer and director who collaborated closely with director James Ivory. Together, they formed the acclaimed Merchant Ivory Productions, known for their period dramas set in India and England, such as "A Room with a View" and "The Remains of the Day".
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Isamel, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and historical narratives associated with this ancient and meaningful name.
People
Isamel + last name combinations
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FAQ
Isamel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Isamel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Isamel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Isamel a common name?
We classify Isamel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Isamel most popular?
The single biggest year for Isamel was 1981, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Isamel is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Isamel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Isamel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.