#2792024 rank
2007peak year
65,480babies named Israel since 1880
▼ 25%5-year trend
Israel popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Israel mean?
From Hebrew Yisra'el 'God contended', the name given to Jacob after wrestling the angel. A traditional Jewish name with broad biblical resonance.
OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, mythic
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Famous Israels
- Israel Kamakawiwoole, singer
Spellings & variants
Yisrael
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