Isael
Isael is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is salvation”, pronounced ee-sah-EL. It ranked #989 in the United States in 2025, given to 231 babies, and peaked at #944 in 2024. Common nicknames: Isa, Sael.
How popular is Isael in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Isael mean, and where does it come from?
Isael is a modern Latin American name, formed on the pattern of the -el names that run through the Hebrew Bible — Israel, Ismael, Gabriel — and generally read as a blend of Isaac or Ismael with El, "God." It is most common in Brazil, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. American records hold it from 1978, and it entered the top thousand for the first time in 2024, part of the steady arrival of Spanish and Portuguese -el names into the American charts alongside Eliel, Izael and Ezequiel.
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Famous People Named Isael
- Isael da Silva Barbosa — Brazilian professional footballer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Isael mean?
Isael is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is salvation." Isael is a modern Latin American name, formed on the pattern of the -el names that run through the Hebrew Bible — Israel, Ismael, Gabriel — and generally read as a blend of Isaac or Ismael with El, "God." It is most common in Brazil, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
How do you pronounce Isael?
Isael is pronounced ee-sah-EL. Common variations include Izael, Ismael, Israel.
Is Isael a boy name?
Yes, Isael is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Isa, Sael.