Isra vs Zamira

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

Zamira

Girl #1,545 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"song, melody, nightingale"

Origin: Arabic (zamir)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Central Asian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,545
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zami, Mira, Zee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Isra Rank #1,617
Zamira Rank #1,545

Zamira is more popular, ranked #1545 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

Zamira ___

  • Zamira Rose
  • Zamira Jade
  • Zamira Leila
  • Zamira Nour
  • Zamira Sofia
  • Zamira Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isra

Nour Yara Lina Omar Zaid

If you choose Zamira

Zaynab Layla Yusuf Omar Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isra or Zamira more popular?

Zamira is more popular, ranked #1545 compared to Isra at #1617 in the United States.

What do Isra and Zamira mean?

Isra means "nocturnal journey, night travel" (Arabic origin). Zamira means "song, melody, nightingale" (Arabic (zamir) origin).

Are Isra and Zamira boy or girl names?

Isra is primarily a girl name. Zamira is primarily a girl name.

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