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Around the globe, Ismaila (Ismaila , Ismaïla , Исмаила ) is a widespread dominantly male, but uncommonly girly forename. The first name Ismaila is characteristic of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Nigeria, where it is quite a common mostly male, but infrequently feminine name, Gambia, where it is quite a common masculine name, and Senegal (explore the name in all countries). Measured by absolute frequency, it is commonest in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Nigeria, Cameroon, and Senegal. Likewise, Ismaila is the last name as well as the forename.