Isra vs Samiyah

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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Popularity Comparison

Isra Rank #1,617
Samiyah Rank #1,443

Samiyah is more popular, ranked #1443 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

Samiyah ___

  • Samiyah Grace
  • Samiyah Nour
  • Samiyah Rose
  • Samiyah Joy
  • Samiyah Zara
  • Samiyah Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isra

Nour Yara Lina Omar Zaid

If you choose Samiyah

Aaliyah Zara Raheem Malik Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isra or Samiyah more popular?

Samiyah is more popular, ranked #1443 compared to Isra at #1617 in the United States.

What do Isra and Samiyah mean?

Isra means "nocturnal journey, night travel" (Arabic origin). Samiyah means "elevated, lofty" (Arabic origin).

Are Isra and Samiyah boy or girl names?

Isra is primarily a girl name. Samiyah is primarily a girl name.

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