Isra is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #485 in 2016 with 89 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 153 births ranking #289. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 790.0%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 3,451 girls born was named Isra. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Isra is a concise Arabic name with strong spiritual significance. It feels elegant, meaningful, and deeply rooted in Islamic tradition.
The name is especially resonant through Al-Isra and the story of the Night Journey, giving it strong religious importance beyond a simple dictionary gloss. Its beauty lies in brevity and sacred association.