The baby name israa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /isˈraː/; respelling: is-RAA (long 'a').
israa is Arabic in Origin.
The baby name israa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /isˈraː/; respelling: is-RAA (long 'a').
israa is Arabic in Origin.
Israa (Arabic: إسراء, transliterated Isra’, Israa, or Isra) is an Arabic feminine name meaning “night journey” or “nocturnal travel.” It comes from the verbal noun isrā’, derived from the root s-r-y/sarā, “to travel by night.” The name references al‑Isrā’ - the Prophet Muhammad’s miraculous night journey mentioned at Qur’an 17 (Surat al‑Isrā’). Because of this sacred association, Israa suggests themes of guidance, protection, and spiritual passage.
Used for centuries in Muslim communities, the name is found across the Arab world, Turkey, and diasporas, with increased modern adoption alongside other Qur’anic names. Common variants and regional spellings include Isra, Israa, Isra’, Israe (Maghrebi/French), Esra (Turkish), and Esraa. While occasionally unisex, it is overwhelmingly given to girls. Related forms appear in compound names marking Laylat al‑Isrā’ wa‑l‑Miʿrāj; diminutives are rare, with casual shortening the norm.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD | 0 | #93 | 32 | 2,130 | |
| QA | 0 | #103 | 4 | 7,011 | |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #108 | 1 | 1,564 |
| OM | 0 | #116 | 6 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| IQ | 0 | #123 | 37 | 3,533 | |
| JO | 0 | #131 | 38 | 2,158 | |
| AE | 0 | #175 | 13 | 10,220 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| DK | 0 | #200 | 7 | 5,198 | |
| PS | 0 | #213 | 41 | 5,692 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #247 | 3 | 6,293 |
| IL | 0 | #269 | 35 | 6,291 | |
| SA | 0 | #296 | 24 | 10,560 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #310 | 80 | 15,378 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #313 | 31 | 7,429 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #317 | 706 | 7,570 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #337 | 678 | 7,678 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #379 | 11 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #385 | 14 | 8,639 | |
| EG | 0 | #393 | 348 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #394 | 71 | 15,987 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #457 | 10 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #497 | 1,204 | 11,303 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #516 | 1,156 | 10,981 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #521 | 75 | 19,177 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| LY | 0 | #532 | 64 | 12,703 | |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #547 | 24 | 10,655 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #548 | 158 | 20,968 |
| BH | 0 | #561 | 43 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #610 | 792 | 11,648 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #614 | 12 | 10,983 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #651 | 801 | 13,263 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #679 | 24 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #694 | 7 | 13,390 |
| SY | 0 | #723 | 518 | 11,684 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| TN | 0 | #824 | 1,007 | 13,765 | |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #893 | 75 | 15,035 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #934 | 402 | 25,931 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #951 | 5,686 | 14,742 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,017 | 20 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,124 | 1,554 | 20,986 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,173 | 1,433 | 20,130 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,216 | 94 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,682 | 10 | 28,008 |
israa is popular in 37 countries — most recent births per country:
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