Israel sits next to 4 phonetic neighbors — Isra, Izzie, and Isabel are the closest matches by sound. Most share Israel's Hebrew-rooted cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"one who struggles with God, God perseveres"
"God is my strength"
"praise, glory, splendor"
"she is my delight, pleasant"
"ewe, female sheep"
"divine blessing or covenant"
"attendant of God, God has prevailed"
"my beloved friend"
"God Almighty, the All-Sufficient One"
"near to God"
"of the Jordan River"
"close, near (to God)"
"bird, sparrow"
"ascending, sublime, exalted"
"grapevine"
"jewel of the Lord"
"wine, intoxication (poetic)"
"little rock, steadfast"
"bitter, sorrow, grief"
"life, living"
"princess of God"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Israel — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Hebrew origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Israel.
Rhythm: Israel is a 3-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.