The nameEsra
Esra is a Turkish girl's name, given steadily in France since the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Turkish
Meaning
It comes from the Arabic isra, the Prophet's night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem.
Origin
Turkish, through Arabic.
History
First found in France in 1980, Esra peaked in the mid 1990s and has been given steadily since, notably in Île-de-France.
Popularity of the name Esra
Esra in France
Esra was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 575 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Esra. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Esra in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 76 births a year on average, against 52 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Esra mean?
It comes from the Arabic isra, the Prophet's night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem.
What is the origin of the name Esra?
Turkish, through Arabic.
Is Esra a girl's or a boy's name?
Esra is a girl's name.