US Popularity:535
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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Common Nicknames for Israel

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How Popular Is The Name Israel?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Israel is currently #343 on The Bump
Boy:Israel is currently #202 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Israel is currently #247 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Israel is currently #535 in U.S. births
Boy:Israel is currently #279 in U.S. births
Girl:Israel is currently #3901 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#3901
in 2024
- 854
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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