Israel

Pronunciation: [ IHZR-ee-uhl ]

Girl Name #3,898 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3898, Israel is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Israel is a girl name, recorded for 38 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced IHZR-ee-uhl.

Parents who love the name Israel often also consider Isabel, Isabelle, Isabella .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #3,898
Total SSA Count: 38

Alternative Spellings

Isra #1617 Israa #4745

Nicknames

Isr Isy Isrie Israie

Also a Boy Name

Israel is also used as a boy name, ranked #279.

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Similar Names

Isabel Isabelle Isabella Isabell Isa Isadora Isaac Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions About Israel

Is Israel a boy or girl name?

Israel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3898. As a boy name, it is ranked #279. Israel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Israel?

Israel is pronounced IHZR-ee-uhl.

How popular is the name Israel?

Israel is currently ranked #3898 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Israel?

Common nicknames for Israel include Isr, Isy, Isrie, and Israie.

Is Israel a common or rare name?

Israel is an uncommon name, ranked #3898 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Israel

Israel is a girl name .

Is Israel a boy or girl name? Israel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,898 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #279. Israel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Israel is currently ranked #3,898 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Israel include Isr, Isy, Isrie, and Israie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Israel include Isra, Israa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.