Ismaila is an African name that may refer to Given name Ismaila Atte-Oudeyi (born 1985), Togolese footballer Ismaila Isa Funtua (1942–2020), Nigerian statesman Ismaila Gwarzo, Nigerian National Security Advisor Ismaila Jagne (born 1984), Gambian football midfielder Ismaila Jome (born 1994), Gambian footballer Ismaila Lassissi (born 1969), Ivorian rugby union footballer Ismaïla Manga (1957–2015), Senegalese Jola painter Ismaïla N'Diaye (born 1988), Senegalese football player Jean-Ismaila Niang (born 1987), Senegalese football player Ismaila Sané, Senegalese-born percussionist, singer and solo dancer Ismaila Sanyang, Agricultural Minister of the Republic of the Gambia Ismaïla Sarr (born 1998), Senegalese football player Ismaïla Sy (born 1979), French basketball player
Surname Halimat Ismaila (born 1984), Nigerian track and field athlete