Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Contender with God, God Perseveres, Prince of God
Pronunciation: iz-ree-uh l, /ˈɪzriəl/, IH Z R IY AH L
Popularity Rank: #862
Derived from the Hebrew name Yisra'el, meaning 'God contends', 'God rules' or 'wrestles with God'. In the Bible, Israel is the name given to Jacob after he wrestled with an angel. It is also the name of a country in the Middle East.
The name Israel is of Hebrew origin and means Contender with God, God Perseveres, Prince of God, May God Reign, God Contended. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Israel is commonly found in Mexico, United States of America, Spain, and 88 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: iz-ree-uh l
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɪzriəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: IH Z R IY AH L
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Israel is recorded 72,774 times globally, ranking it as the 862th most common name worldwide.
Israel is most prevalent in Mexico, with 20,802 occurrences, making it the 105th most popular name in the country.
In Mexico, the name Israel is found among 1 in every 43 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | #105 | 1 : 43 |
| United States of America | #378 | 1 : 118 |
| Spain | #308 | 1 : 114 |
| Nigeria | #290 | 1 : 259 |
| Brazil | #291 | 1 : 198 |
| Colombia | #606 | 1 : 343 |
| Israel | #210 | 1 : 121 |
| Bolivia | #235 | 1 : 148 |
| Peru | #532 | 1 : 424 |
| Chile | #442 | 1 : 282 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Israel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: July 8, 2024 11:56 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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