Isra means nocturnal journey — from the Arabic. Al-Isra IS the Prophet Muhammad's miraculous night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem — one of Islam's most sacred events. The name IS the Arabic word for the most miraculous journey. Two syllables of the Prophet's-miraculous-journey, Mecca-to-Jerusalem, and the most sacred event.
Al-Isra IS the Prophet's night journey — most sacred.From Mecca to Jerusalem in one night.Two syllables with a sacred, Arabic sound: IZ-rah.Is and Ra are both embedded.The most miraculously journeyed name.
Isra IS the Prophet's night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem — one of Islam's most sacred events.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Arabic; Al-Isra — Quran chapter 17.
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Today
Isra remains a beloved choice, ranking #2260 in the US. 1,639 babies have been named Isra since 1985.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Islamic tradition, SSA data
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How popular is Isra?
2024peak year
Isra first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1985. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2024, 129 babies received the name (ranked #1614). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #2260), with roughly 88 babies named Isra each year. Isra has been trending upward in recent years. In total, around 1,639 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Isra's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — nocturnal-journey seeking. People named Isra tend to be sacred, miraculous, and gifted at being the most sacred night journey.
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