The nameIsra

Isra is an Arabic girl's name meaning "night journey". It is popular in England and Wales.

Meaning

Al-Isra, "the night journey", refers to the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Jerusalem.

Origin

Arabic.

History

In England and Wales Isra reached 289th place in 2023.

Popularity of the name Isra

Isra in the United States

1613thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2024peak year (136 births)
1,639babies named Isra in the United States since 1880
068136 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Isra was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 616 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Isra. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Isra in the United States were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 109 births a year on average, against 68 in the five years before.

Isra in the United Kingdom

309thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2023peak year (157 births)
2,122babies named Isra in the United Kingdom since 1997
079157 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Isra was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 865 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Isra. Half of all babies named Isra in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 144 births a year on average, against 90 in the five years before.

Isra in France

238thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (255 births)
3,430babies named Isra in France since 1900
0128255 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Isra in Belgium

216thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2020peak year (72 births)
885babies named Isra in Belgium since 1995
03672 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Sibling names for Isra

Names from the same generation as Isra, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Isra mean?

Al-Isra, "the night journey", refers to the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Jerusalem.

What is the origin of the name Isra?

Arabic.

Is Isra a girl's or a boy's name?

Isra is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Isra?

In 2024, Isra was the 1613th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 129 births.

What are good sibling names for Isra?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Safiya, Hafsa, Halima and Khadija for a sister, Ayman, Aziz, Anas and Karim for a brother.