Isael

Isael - A very unique male name

Isael appeared on the charts for the first time in 1983 on position #2372. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Isael and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Isael? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Isael. The baby boy name Isael was given to 190 baby boys in 2025, ranking #972 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,717 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Isael peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 916.

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Isael is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Isael is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #437 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,481.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Isael is where you live.

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Isael origin and meaning

Spanish-American — construction uncertain

Uncertain — Isael appears to blend Israel and the -ael ending of names like Ismael and Rafael, but no construction is documented

Isael has been recorded in the US since 1983, almost entirely in Spanish-speaking families, and has risen in recent years to its highest point in 2024. It looks like a blend of Israel with the angel-name ending of Ismael, Rafael and Miguel, but that is an inference from its shape, not a documented origin. Its appeal is its biblical-adjacent sound.

Origin uncertain

Isael is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Isael

We've found the following names that sound similar to Isael, sorted by popularity.

Izael / Izel / Izekiel / Izell / Ikal / Isaul / Isley / Ichael / Isileli /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Isael

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Isael a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Isael?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ee-sah-EL · /isɑːˈɛl/
Spanish speakers say ee-sah-EL; English readings vary, including ih-SY-el and ISS-ay-el.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Israel — The biblical name it most resembles, a separate established name
• Ismael — The Spanish form of Ishmael, a separate established name

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Isael for a name that sounds biblical and distinctive at once, at home in Spanish and unusual in English. It feels soft but strong.

Worth knowing

• Will be 'corrected' to Israel or Ismael throughout his life
• No documented meaning — name sites invent blends for it confidently