Isaah vs Isra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isaah

Boy #16,509 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew Yeshayahu

Cultural Roots

American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,509
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Isa, Zay, Zaiah

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Isra

Girl #1,617 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nocturnal journey, night travel"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Turkish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,617
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz, Izzy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Isaah Rank #16,509
Isra Rank #1,617

Isra is more popular, ranked #1617 vs #16509 for Isaah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isaah ___

  • Isaah James
  • Isaah Joseph
  • Isaah Emmanuel
  • Isaah David
  • Isaah Michael

Isra ___

  • Isra Fatima
  • Isra Noor
  • Isra Zara
  • Isra Layla
  • Isra Amira
  • Isra Dina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isaah

Elijah Jeremiah Noah Josiah Micah

If you choose Isra

Nour Yara Lina Omar Zaid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isaah or Isra more popular?

Isra is more popular, ranked #1617 compared to Isaah at #16509 in the United States.

What do Isaah and Isra mean?

Isaah means "God is salvation" (Hebrew Yeshayahu origin). Isra means "nocturnal journey, night travel" (Arabic origin).

Are Isaah and Isra boy or girl names?

Isaah is primarily a boy name. Isra is primarily a girl name.

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