Declining since 2022, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Esraa since 1991
Babies named Esraa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s | 99 |
Meaning & origin
The name Esraa entered U.S. records in 1991, reflecting the growth of Arabic names in American culture. Its peak came in 2022, when it saw its highest usage, but it has since started to decline, a pattern common for names reaching a popularity apex. Today, about 1 in 94,545 newborns is named Esraa, placing it at rank 6,546. In New York, the top state for this name, it appears most frequently, likely due to the state's large Muslim American community. The name's meaning, rooted in the Islamic story of the night journey, gives it a distinct spiritual resonance. While not as widely used as some other Arabic names, Esraa offers a recognizable yet uncommon choice that carries cultural and religious depth.
Esraa is a transliteration of the Arabic name إسراء (Isra'), which comes from the root s-r-y meaning 'to travel by night.' In Islamic tradition, Al-Isra' refers to the Prophet Muhammad's night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem. The name has been used widely in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities, often chosen for its religious significance. The spelling Esraa is common in English contexts to represent the Arabic pronunciation.
Where Esraa is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Esraa” around the world
Where Esraa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Essie, Rara
Sibling names for Esraa
Names that share Esraa's style, for a brother or sister.
