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Isra

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Pronounced IS-rah /ˈɪs.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: Nocturnal journeyMedium

In 30 seconds: Isra is an Arabic name meaning 'nocturnal journey', a journey taken by night.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningNocturnal journey
U.S. rank (2024)#1614 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births129 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,622

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419852024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The name names a night journey, an image rich with quiet movement and travel under the stars. It is a familiar choice across the Arabic-speaking world, valued for the gentle, evocative idea it carries. Spellings shift depending on how the Arabic is transliterated.

Forms like Israa and Esraa stretch the final vowel, while Esra is the more common Turkish-influenced spelling of the same name.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Isra is 'nocturnal journey', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Isra — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

EsraaIsraaIsra'Esra

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Esra— the Turkish-style form of the same name

Frequently Asked

What does the name Isra mean?

Isra is usually explained as meaning 'nocturnal journey' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Isra?

It's commonly said IS-rah /ˈɪs.rɑ/.

Is Isra a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Isra is used as a girl name.

How popular is Isra?

In 2024, Isra ranked #1614 in the U.S. for girls, with 129 births recorded.