Gender Neutral
Israel
IZ-ray-el
Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising
✦ Meaning
“From Hebrew 'Yisra'el,' meaning 'God contends' or 'he who struggles with God'; biblical Jacob's name after wrestling the angel, conveying spiritual struggle and strength.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #279 in the United States.
Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
3
Nicknames
IzzyIzzyIsi
Style
StrongClassicLiteraryEthereal
Famous Bearers
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (musician)
- Israel Adesanya (fighter)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Hebrew origin; works universally
People Also Ask
From Hebrew 'Yisra'el,' meaning 'God contends' or 'he who struggles with God'; biblical Jacob's name after wrestling the angel, conveying spiritual struggle and strength.
Israel is currently ranked #279 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Israel include Izzy, Izzy, Isi.
Names that pair beautifully with Israel include Noah, Eli, Levi, Asher.