Esraa
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 224 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Esraa peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 22 babies received this name in a single year (2022). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Esraa remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Esraa ranks #9088 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Esraa is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic isrā meaning 'nocturnal journey' or 'night travel.' It holds deep spiritual significance in Islam, referencing the miraculous night journey of the Prophet Muhammad. A name of profound faith and wonder.
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Phonetically, Esraa belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Esraa’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Esraa climbed 7847 spots in the last 20 years — from #16935 to #9088.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 82 | #7172 | — |
| 2010s | 90 | #9866 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 24 | #15280 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 28 | #11248 | — |
The Story of Esraa
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Esraa is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Esraa are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Esraa?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Esraa — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 2010s with 90 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Esraa by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 1991–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #9088 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6491 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5693 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6484 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8104 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7469 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5852 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6898 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8546 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9122 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17364 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13809 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15865 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16119 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16935 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12202 |
| 1997 | 5 | #14451 |
| 1993 | 7 | #10941 |
| 1992 | 9 | #8969 |
| 1991 | 7 | #10630 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2024