Ismoil
A masculine Arabic name meaning "Listener; One who hears and obeys".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Ismoil. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ismoil today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ismoil births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ismoil. 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 Ismoil. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,369
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Ismoil: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ismoil 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 Ismoil during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ismoil
The name Ismoil has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the early days of Islam in the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic name "Isma'il," which in turn comes from the Hebrew name "Ishmael," meaning "God will hear" or "God has hearkened."
This name holds a significant place in Islamic tradition, as it refers to the biblical figure of Ishmael, who was the firstborn son of the prophet Abraham. Ishmael is revered as a patriarch in both the Islamic and Judeo-Christian traditions, and his name is mentioned numerous times in the Quran and the Bible.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ismoil can be found in the Quran itself, where Ishmael is portrayed as a prophet and a righteous servant of God. The Quran also mentions that the Kaaba, the sacred shrine in Mecca, was built by Abraham and Ishmael.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ismoil or its variations. One of the most famous was Ismail I (1487-1524), the founder of the Safavid Dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran). He was a skilled military leader and played a crucial role in establishing Shia Islam as the dominant religion in Persia.
Another prominent figure was Ismail Pasha (1830-1895), a Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the Ottoman Empire from 1895 until his death. He was known for his efforts to modernize and reform the Ottoman government and military.
In the realm of literature, Ismail Kadare (born 1936) is a renowned Albanian novelist, poet, and essayist. He is considered one of the most influential writers in the Balkan region and has received numerous international awards, including the inaugural Man Booker International Prize in 2005.
Ismail Merchant (1936-2005) was an Indian-born film producer and director, best known for his collaborations with Merchant Ivory Productions. He received numerous accolades for his work, including six Academy Award nominations and an Honorary Academy Award in 2003.
Finally, Ismail al-Faruqi (1921-1986) was a Palestinian-American philosopher and a prominent figure in the field of Islamic studies. He was one of the founding figures of the International Institute of Islamic Thought and contributed significantly to the discourse on Islam's role in modern society.
People
Ismoil + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ismoil as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Ismoil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ismoil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ismoil 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Ismoil a common name?
We classify Ismoil as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ismoil most popular?
The single biggest year for Ismoil was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ismoil is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ismoil in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ismoil a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ismoil 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.
Is Ismoil still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ismoil in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ismoil can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Ismoil as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Ismoil, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.