Itzabella
Feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is perfection".
Name Census estimates that about 235 living Americans carry the first name Itzabella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Itzabella today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Itzabella births was 2014 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Itzabella. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
235
~ 1 in 1,458,529 Americans
Peak year
2014
29 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,567
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Itzabella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Itzabella from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 166 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Itzabella remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Itzabella by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Itzabella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Itzabellas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Itzabella
The name Itzabella is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins rooted in a blend of different linguistic and cultural influences. It is believed to have its roots in the Basque language, which is spoken in the Basque Country region of northern Spain and southwestern France. The Basque language is an isolated language, unrelated to any other known language family, and has a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries.
One theory suggests that Itzabella is derived from the Basque words "itze," meaning "word" or "speech," and "bela," which can be translated as "beautiful" or "lovely." This combination would make Itzabella mean something along the lines of "beautiful speech" or "lovely words." However, the exact origins and meanings behind this name remain somewhat shrouded in mystery.
While the name Itzabella may not have been widely recorded in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been carried by several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Itzabella de Navarra, a noblewoman who lived in the 14th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 16th century, Itzabella de Colón, a descendant of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus, made her mark as a prominent figure in the Spanish court. Her legacy lives on through her writings and correspondence, which offer valuable insights into the social and political climate of that era.
Another notable Itzabella was Itzabella Farnese, an Italian noblewoman born in 1692. She was renowned for her beauty and intelligence, and her influential role in the court of King Philip V of Spain earned her a place in the annals of European history.
In the realm of literature, Itzabella Allende, a Chilean writer born in 1942, has gained international acclaim for her novels, including "The House of the Spirits" and "City of the Beasts." Her works have been translated into numerous languages and have earned her numerous literary awards and accolades.
Lastly, Itzabella Rossellini, an Italian-American actress and model born in 1952, has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Known for her roles in films such as "Blue Velvet" and "Death Becomes Her," she has also been a celebrated model and philanthropist, advocating for various environmental and animal welfare causes.
While the name Itzabella may have its roots in the Basque language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and found its place in various parts of the world, carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields.
People
Itzabella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Itzabella as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Itzabella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Itzabella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 235 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Itzabella going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,458,529 US residents.
Is Itzabella a common name?
We classify Itzabella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 237 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Itzabella most popular?
The single biggest year for Itzabella was 2014, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Itzabella is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Itzabella in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Itzabella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Itzabella in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Itzabella still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Itzabella in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Itzabella can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Itzabella?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.