Name comparison · boy names
Isaiah vs. Ismael
In 2025, Isaiah leads at #57 among U.S. boys' names, with Ismael at #263. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Isaiah | Ismael |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #57 | #263 |
| Babies in 2025 | 5,267 | 1,307 |
| All-time peak | #39 in 2006 | #234 in 2024 |
| Uniqueness score | 15 / 100 | 32 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Hawaii (#26) | New Mexico (#90) |