Night journey
In Arabic, Isra refers to a nocturnal journey. It is most famously associated with the 'Isra and Mi'raj,' the miraculous night journey of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem. The name carries a sense of spiritual travel and divine wonder.
Less common today
Isra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,462 in 2025.
American environmental activist and daughter of Ilhan Omar
Five-time world champion professional boxer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
