Isra vs Theodore

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Isra Rank #1,617
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isra

Nour Yara Lina Omar Zaid

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isra or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Isra at #1617 in the United States.

What do Isra and Theodore mean?

Isra means "nocturnal journey, night travel" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Isra and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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