Israel
Israel is a Hebrew name meaning "struggles with God" or "God contends," originating from the biblical patriarch Jacob who was renamed Israel after wrestling with an angel. It carries deep religious and cultural significance in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
Current Popularity
#279 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Has profound religious and cultural significance across multiple faiths
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Can carry political associations due to the nation of Israel
- •Strong historical legacy spanning thousands of years
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Statistics
70,134
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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