Isra vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Isra Rank #1,617
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1617 for Isra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isra ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isra

Nour Yara Lina Omar Zaid

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isra or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Isra at #1617 in the United States.

What do Isra and James mean?

Isra means "nocturnal journey, night travel" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Isra and James boy or girl names?

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

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