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