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Israel

Boy name · 19 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Israel: 19 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2009.

Israel means “he who struggles with God,” from the Hebrew name Yisra’el given to the biblical patriarch Jacob after wrestling an angel. One of the most famous bearers was Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, the beloved Hawaiian singer whose ukulele rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” became iconic. The name is intimately tied to the nation of Israel, itself named after the patriarch, and many American townships share the same root. A common nickname is Izzy, and while predominantly male in English-speaking contexts, the name has been used for girls in some cultures, reflecting its strong biblical heritage.

Boy 5 of 52 years

Peak year
20096 babies
Latest (2022)
#7033 babies
Total births
19since 2009
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2009 · 6
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).