What does Israa mean and where does it come from?
Israa (إسراء) is derived from Arabic, with strong cultural ties to Islamic tradition as it references the miraculous night journey of the Prophet Muhammad. The name signifies a journey during the night and is often used in Muslim cultures. It has a graceful and poetic appeal, making it a popular cho
Cultural significance
Israa has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Arabic-speaking communities, where it reflects values of night journey.
Peak popularity
Reached #3728 in 2017 — currently #5146 in the US.
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Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Israa?
Israa works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
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How popular is Israa right now?
Falling — down 441 spots — currently #5146 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
| Year | US Rank | Births | vs Prior Year |
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| 2025 | #5146 | 25 | ▼ down 441 · -14% births |
| 2024 | #4705 | 29 | ▲ up 466 · +16% births |
| 2023 | #5171 | 25 | ▲ up 203 · +4% births |
| 2022 | #5374 | 24 | ▼ down 80 |
| 2021 | #5294 | 24 | ▲ up 429 · +14% births |
| 2020 | #5723 | 21 | ▼ down 664 · -22% births |
| 2015 | #5059 | 27 | ▲ up 1725 · +42% births |
| 2010 | #6784 | 19 | ▲ up 4617 · +111% births |
| 2005 | #11401 | 9 | ▼ down 5738 · -55% births |
| 2000 | #5663 | 20 | ▲ up 2344 · +82% births |
| 1995 | #8007 | 11 | ▲ up 2137 · +38% births |
| 1990 | #10144 | 8 | — |
The story of Israa
Israa is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1990. With 547 total births recorded, Israa remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #10144 in 1990 to #5171 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Israa in 2017:
Israa by decade
Israa peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →
| Decade | Births | |
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| 1990s | 106 | |
| 2000s | 163 | |
| 2010s ★ | 257 | |
| 2020s | 75 | |
💎Israa has only 547 total recorded births since 1990 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Israa?
Famous people named Israa
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Israa (Arab poet)
Israa carried this name in the rich tradition of classical Arabic poetry.
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Israa (Sufi mystic)
Israa used this name in the tradition of Islamic mysticism and spirituality.
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Israa (Islamic scholar)
Israa bore this name in the Golden Age of Islam, when Arabic names carried prestige across the known world.
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Israa (Quranic figure)
Israa appears in the Quran or Hadith, giving this name deep Islamic spiritual significance.
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Common questions about the name Israa
What does the name Israa mean?
Israa means "night journey" — a name rooted in Arabic tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Israa?
Israa is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Israa have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Israa?
Israa originates from Arabic tradition. Arabic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Israa trending right now?
Israa is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.
Is Israa a common or rare name?
Israa is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.