The nameSmaïl
Smaïl is a North African form of Ismail, given in France mostly in the 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Like Ishmael, it comes from the Hebrew for "God hears".
Origin
Arabic, through Ismail, common in Algeria.
History
Found in France since the early 1950s, Smaïl peaked in the late 1970s. It has become rare.
Popularity of the name Smaïl
Smaïl in France
2191stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1977peak year (60 births)
1,915babies named Smaïl in France since 1900
Smaïl was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 450 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Smaïl. Its rise began around 1952, and it peaked in 1977. Half of all babies named Smaïl in France were born before 1982, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Smaïl mean?
Like Ishmael, it comes from the Hebrew for "God hears".
What is the origin of the name Smaïl?
Arabic, through Ismail, common in Algeria.
Is Smaïl a girl's or a boy's name?
Smaïl is a boy's name.