Night journey
Derived from the Arabic word 'Isra', referring to the miraculous night journey taken by the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem. It is a deeply spiritual name that signifies movement, faith, and divine guidance. While popular in Egypt and the Middle East, it remains a distinctive choice in the United States.
About 17 girls were named Esraa in 2025.
Egyptian democracy activist and co-founder of the April 6 Youth Movement
Egyptian long jumper and triple jumper
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
