Israa

“night journey”

Arabic origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#5171US 2023

25Births / yr

↑Rising

547All-time births

📅 Since 199000

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 #5171 in the US.

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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

Israa Grace

How popular is Israa right now?

Rising fast — up 203 spots — currently #5171 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1990–2023#5171 · Top 3.8%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
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	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Israa

Best Year2015Rank #5059

Peak Count27

Average Rank#6862

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1990 - 202310 years

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:

Emma Olivia Ava Isabella Sophia

Israa by decade

Israa peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	106
2000s	163
2010s ★	257
2020s	21

💎Israa has only 547 total recorded births since 1990 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Israa?

Common

Isr

Famous people named Israa

Israa (Arab poet)

Israa carried this name in the rich tradition of classical Arabic poetry.

Israa (Sufi mystic)

Israa used this name in the tradition of Islamic mysticism and spirituality.

Israa (Islamic scholar)

Israa bore this name in the Golden Age of Islam, when Arabic names carried prestige across the known world.

Israa (Quranic figure)

Israa appears in the Quran or Hadith, giving this name deep Islamic spiritual significance.

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What names sound and feel like Israa?

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Israt

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Isra

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Arabic · Night journey

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Ismaa

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Iqraa

International · A International name

Ikraa

African · A African name

How is Israa written in other languages?

Isra

ARABIC

إسراء

Arabic

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.