Isra is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3324 in 2011 with 49 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 147 births ranking #1463. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 390.0%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 35,894 girls born was named Isra. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.