Izrael Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'God wrestles' or 'he struggles with God', Izrael is a name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning of the Name Izrael
Izrael is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God wrestles' or 'he struggles with God'. It is derived from the biblical story where Jacob wrestled with an angel and was given the name Israel. The name conveys strength, courage, and determination. It is often associated with the Jewish people and the nation of Israel.
Popularity of the Name Izrael
The popularity for the name Izrael peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 70 births, which ranked number 4,621 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Izrael had the most female births in 2017 with 5, which ranked number 15,884 out of 18,425 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 70, which ranked number 2,100 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Izrael has increased sharply over the last ten years from 49 births to 70 births, an increase of 42.86%. Among males, Izrael has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 49 births to 70 births, an increase of 42.86%.
Nationwide Popularity of Izrael
- 20 Year Trend of Izrael: 536.36%
- 10 Year Trend of Izrael: 42.86%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Izrael: 42.86%
Popularity of Izrael by State
For males, Izrael was most popular in Western states with 12 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 12 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Izrael. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 12 | 1464 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 5 | 1245 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 11 | 1560 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Izrael
- Total Births of Izrael: 73 (3.63%)
- Male Births of Izrael: 73 (3.63%)
Given the upward trend of Izrael over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.63% increase in total births, for a total of 73 births in 2024. Male births for Izrael have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 73 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.63%.