The nameIssra

Issra is a girl's name of Arabic origin, also spelled Isra.

Meaning

From the Arabic isra, "night journey", referring to the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad.

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Issra

Issra in France

1021stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (45 births)
650babies named Issra in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Issra was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 315 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Issra. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Issra in France were born before 2016, 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 35 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Issra mean?

From the Arabic isra, "night journey", referring to the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad.

What is the origin of the name Issra?

Arabic.

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

Issra is a girl's name.