Ismael Mena

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ismael Mena — Spanish
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ismael Mena is a name that combines Spanish origins. The first name Ismael is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. Ismael Balkhi, political activist from Afghanistan Ismael Blanco (born 1983), Argentine professional footballer Ismael Prego, Spanish YouTuber known as Wismichu Ismael Villegas, Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player Ramsey Khalid Ismael (born 2000), also known as Johnny Somali, an American livestreamer known for filming himself commit crimes in foreign countries The surname Mena: Mena (also: Spanish: de Mena, Basque: Menaca) is a Spanish surname that originates as both a Basque and Spanish Sephardic surname. It is also a given name, Mena. The Meena tribe of India is also spelled as Mena. Basque meaning Found in the valley of Mena (Alava, which today is Burgos), with branches in Bilbao and in Dima (Biscay) and it appears to have also moved from there into Navarre; regions now part of Spain. It appears to mean mineral or a vein of mineral deposits. However, at least one author, Lopez Mendizabal, holds that its meaning is pastoral. Ismael is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 36K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ismael reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ismael

Spanish

Ismael Balkhi, political activist from Afghanistan Ismael Blanco (born 1983), Argentine professional footballer Ismael Prego, Spanish YouTuber known as Wismichu Ismael Villegas, Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player Ramsey Khalid Ismael (born 2000), also known as Johnny Somali, an American livestreamer known for filming himself commit crimes in foreign countries

Surname: Mena

Spanish

Mena (also: Spanish: de Mena, Basque: Menaca) is a Spanish surname that originates as both a Basque and Spanish Sephardic surname. It is also a given name, Mena. The Meena tribe of India is also spelled as Mena. Basque meaning Found in the valley of Mena (Alava, which today is Burgos), with branches in Bilbao and in Dima (Biscay) and it appears to have also moved from there into Navarre; regions now part of Spain. It appears to mean mineral or a vein of mineral deposits. However, at least one author, Lopez Mendizabal, holds that its meaning is pastoral.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ismael is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ismael by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ismael Mena

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ismael Mena:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ismael?
The first name Ismael originates from Spanish. Ismael Balkhi, political activist from Afghanistan Ismael Blanco (born 1983), Argentine professional footballer Ismael Prego, Spanish YouTuber known as Wismichu Ismael Villegas, Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player Ramsey Khalid Ismael (born 2000), also known as Johnny Somali, an American livestreamer known for filming himself commit crimes in foreign countries
When was Ismael most popular?
The name Ismael reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Mena?
The surname Mena originates from Spanish. Mena (also: Spanish: de Mena, Basque: Menaca) is a Spanish surname that originates as both a Basque and Spanish Sephardic surname. It is also a given name, Mena. The Meena tribe of India is also spelled as Mena. Basque meaning Found in the valley of Mena (Alava, which today is Burgos), with branches in Bilbao and in Dima (Biscay) and it appears to have also moved from there into Navarre; regions now part of Spain. It appears to mean mineral or a vein of mineral deposits. However, at least one author, Lopez Mendizabal, holds that its meaning is pastoral.
How common is the surname Mena?
The surname Mena is shared by approximately 20K people worldwide.
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