How Many People Are Named Ismaila?

Complete statistics for the name Ismaila: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ismaila
Very Rare
Arabic

Ismaila means 'listener of God' and is very rare in the US. Only 1 in 5,463,499 Americans have this name, making it truly unique. All people named Ismaila are under 30, showing it's a modern choice.

~60
Living in US
1 in 5,463,499
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Listener of God
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Spiritual Inspired Reflective
1
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 1 are natural leaders, that's Ismaila's traditional representation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

219,732
Worldwide Bearers
#4,761
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
138,697
🇸🇳 Senegal
22,417
🇬🇲 Gambia
14,456
🇨🇲 Cameroon
14,039
🇬🇳 Guinea
5,720
🇳🇪 Niger
4,716
🇲🇱 Mali
4,418
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
3,455
🇬🇭 Ghana
2,865
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
1,643

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
60 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
61
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 61 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
46
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ismaila Through the Generations

Ismaila's journey in the United States began modestly, reaching its peak in 2011 with 8 births. Today, there are 60 living individuals bearing this name, all under 30 years old. This makes Ismaila a genuinely contemporary name, reflecting its recent introduction and popularity among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 6

✨ Similar Names to Ismaila

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ismaila's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Ismaila

How Many People Have the Name Ismaila?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 60 people in the United States currently share the name Ismaila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,463,499 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ismaila a Common or Rare Name?

Ismaila is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ismaila Mean?

Ismaila means "listener of God" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ismaila in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ismaila Most Popular?

The name Ismaila reached peak popularity in 2011, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ismaila?

Approximately 60 people named Ismaila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 61. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,463,499 Americans.

Is Ismaila a rare name?

Ismaila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,463,499 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ismaila mean?

Ismaila means "listener of God" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ismaila more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ismaila are male and 0% are female.

When was Ismaila most popular?

Ismaila peaked in 2011 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US60
All-Time Births61
1 in X1 in 5,463,499
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2011
World Rank#4,761
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.