Isra
Every Isra since 1985 — 1,791 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Isra
Isra is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,463 in 2025 with 147 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 1,791 American babies have been named Isra. Its peak came in 2025, when 152 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Isra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Isra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 147 | #1,463 | 5 | #12,759 |
| 2024 | 129 | #1,616 | 7 | #10,300 |
| 2023 | 123 | #1,683 | — | — |
| 2022 | 110 | #1,851 | — | — |
| 2021 | 90 | #2,109 | 5 | #12,867 |
| 2020 | 79 | #2,267 | — | — |
| 2019 | 75 | #2,385 | — | — |
| 2018 | 70 | #2,515 | — | — |
| 2017 | 65 | #2,678 | — | — |
| 2016 | 61 | #2,814 | 5 | #12,974 |
| 2015 | 66 | #2,695 | — | — |
| 2014 | 54 | #3,092 | — | — |
| 2013 | 56 | #2,988 | — | — |
| 2012 | 63 | #2,785 | — | — |
| 2011 | 49 | #3,324 | — | — |
| 2010 | 52 | #3,174 | — | — |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,971 | — | — |
| 2008 | 58 | #3,004 | — | — |
| 2007 | 41 | #3,872 | — | — |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,294 | — | — |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,412 | — | — |
| 2004 | 31 | #4,430 | — | — |
| 2003 | 34 | #3,972 | — | — |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,680 | — | — |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,438 | — | — |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,110 | — | — |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,787 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,584 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,289 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Isra in 2025?
Isra ranked #1,463 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 147 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Isra?
1,791 babies have been named Isra in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Isra most popular?
Isra peaked in 2025, when 152 newborns received the name.
Is Isra a boy or girl name?
Isra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Isra rising or falling?
Isra is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.