Ishmael

Male

Meaning

God Will Hear

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

/ɪʃˈmeɪ.əl/

Traits associated with the name Ishmael:

Dogs named Ishmael tend to be loving, good-natured, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Ishmael?

Naming your dog Ishmael suggests that you have an appreciation for literature and a sense of humor. It also suggests that you are creative and enjoy finding unique names for your pets.

Is Ishmael a good dog name?

Ishmael has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Ishmael isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,214
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Ishmael is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Ishmael was, in the past month, the 6025th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Ishmael is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Ishmael was viewed 0 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Ishmael's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Ishmael is most adored in Mississippi, Florida and Massachusetts.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in North Carolina, Oregon and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ishmael.

Most popular breeds named Ishmael:

  1. Chihuahua

Ishmael is found in these categories:

biblical dog names
biblical

Derived from a significant character in the Bible, Abraham's first son.

Dog names like Ishmael:

He will laugh, he will rejoice
Wrestled With God
Independent or Indian; short for Indiana.
IQ
Abbreviation for intelligence quotient.
Ion
A molecule or charged atom.
Holy metal
Ishmael dog name meaning

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Jaylin Double Baby Gaines (New York, United States)
Ishmael is a great name. I appreciate you telling me all of these names. I already knew Ishmael was from the Bible, that's why I picked it. I'm pretty sure I will name my dog this name. From, Jaylin Double Baby Gaines.
April 15, 2022

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