The nameIsraa
Israa is an Arabic name tied to one of the great journeys of Islamic tradition.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Israa refers to al Isra, the Night Journey of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Israa reached 1069th place in 2021 and was 1454th in 2025.
Popularity of the name Israa
Israa in the United States
Israa was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 257 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Israa. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Israa in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 25 births a year.
Israa in France
Israa was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 1,095 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Israa. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Israa in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 189 births a year on average, against 145 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Israa
Names from the same generation as Israa, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Israa mean?
Israa refers to al Isra, the Night Journey of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem.
What is the origin of the name Israa?
Arabic.
Is Israa a girl's or a boy's name?
Israa is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Israa?
In 2024, Israa was the 4720th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 29 births.
What are good sibling names for Israa?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Safia, Aicha, Hajar and Tasnim for a sister, Marwan, Moussa, Salim and Abdallah for a brother.