Isma'Il is a distinctive choice, ranked #4790 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Isma'Il in their class.
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UK Rank 2022
#4790
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About the Name Isma'Il
Isma'Il ranked #4,790 in 2022, down from its peak of #1,909 in 2011 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.
Isma'Il is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Isma'Il in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Isma'Il
Ismail Abdullaiev — Ismail Adaliatovych Abdullaiev, also known under the pseudonym Vladimir Abdullaev (Russian: Владимир Абдуллаев), is a Russian citizen from Donetsk Oblast, currently operating as the director of the pro-Russian broadcasting company Tavria TV, and formerly the…
Zulkifli Ismail — Zulkifli bin Ismail is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Jasin since November 2022.
Cam'ron Ismail — Cam’ron Harry Ismail is a footballer who plays as a left-back or left winger for Premier League club Arsenal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Isma'Il
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Isma'Il per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Isma'Il in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Isma'Il has been fairly steady, ranked #4,790 in 2022 against #4,812 in 2017. Its best recorded position was #1,909 in 2011.
Isma'Il is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Ismail include: Ismail Abdullaiev, Zulkifli Ismail and Cam'ron Ismail. Short summaries for each appear below.
Ismail does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Ismails in the wild.
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UK babies named Isma'Il (2022)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Isma'Il
Almost certainly the only Isma'Il in the class
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UK Popularity (1997–2022)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
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✨ Similar names to Isma'Il
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Ismail Adaliatovych Abdullaiev, also known under the pseudonym Vladimir Abdullaev (Russian: Владимир Абдуллаев), is a Russian citizen from Donetsk Oblast, currently operating as the director of the pro-Russian broadcasting company Tavria TV, and formerly the director of Oplot TV until 2018.
Muhammad Ismail Khan is an Afghan former military officer, warlord and politician who served as Minister of Energy and Water from 2005 to 2013 and before that served as the governor of Herat Province.
The Alamara-ye Shah Ismail (Persian: عالم آرای شاه اسماعیل) is a late 17th-century anonymous story recounting the life of the Safavid shah of Iran, Shah Ismail I.
Ismail Ragib Khalidi was a Palestinian writer and diplomat who was a senior political affairs officer for the United Nations Department of Political Affairs.
Ismail Haniyeh was a Palestinian politician who served as third chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau from May 2017 until his assassination in July 2024.