Ismerai is an unusual and unique given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "guardian of God" or "watcher over God". It is derived from the Hebrew word "shomer", which means "to keep watch" or "to guard", combined with the divine name "El". This name carries a profound spiritual significance, suggesting a deep devotion to and guardianship of the divine. Despite its rare usage today, Ismerai has been used in some Jewish communities throughout history, often among families who wished to bestow upon their child a strong sense of faith and protection from the divine realm.
The name Ismerai experienced fluctuations in popularity from 1992 to 2018, with the highest number of births occurring in 2003 and 2008, both at 20 births each. The years 2012 and 2015 saw a significant decrease, with only 6 and 9 births respectively. Overall, there were 240 births recorded during this period.