US Popularity:428
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God perseveres
Israel is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin. Derived from the Hebrew Yisrael, it means "God perseveres" and shares its name with a Middle-Eastern nation. Israel is used for boys and girls and can be shortened to Izzy or Rae as an endearing nickname. Whether you want to honor your faith, place of birth, or ancestral heritage, Israel is a versatile choice for your little one.
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Israel Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Israel is currently #394 on The Bump
Boy:Israel is currently #292 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Israel is currently #227 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Israel is currently #428 in U.S. births
Boy:Israel is currently #431 in U.S. births
Girl:Israel is currently #5413 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#5413
in 2022
- 116
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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