Izara
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "flower".
Name Census estimates that about 159 living Americans carry the first name Izara. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Izara today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izara births was 2023 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izara. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Izara with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
159
~ 1 in 2,155,688 Americans
Peak year
2023
46 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,902
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Izara: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Izara from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 128 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Izara 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 Izara during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Izaras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Izara
The name Izara has its roots in the ancient Mesopotamian civilization, dating back to around 3000 BCE. It is believed to have originated from the Akkadian language, one of the earliest known Semitic languages spoken in the region. The name is thought to be derived from the Akkadian word "izaru," which means "to bring forth" or "to bear fruit."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Izara can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Ur, located in modern-day Iraq. These inscriptions, dating back to the third millennium BCE, mention a high priestess named Izara who served in the temple of the moon god Nanna.
In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, Izara was also the name of a minor goddess associated with fertility and childbirth. Although her role was not as prominent as other deities, she was revered by expectant mothers and those seeking to conceive.
The name Izara gained further prominence during the reign of the Babylonian king Hammurabi, who ruled from 1792 to 1750 BCE. One of his daughters, Princess Izara, was mentioned in several historical records and was known for her beauty and intelligence.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Izara. One of the earliest was Izara of Palmyra (c. 220 CE), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the ancient city of Palmyra, located in modern-day Syria.
Another prominent figure was Izara al-Andalusiyya (c. 1030 CE), a renowned poet and scholar from the Andalusian region of Spain during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization. Her poetry, which often celebrated love and nature, was highly praised by her contemporaries.
In the 12th century, Izara of Novgorod (c. 1130 CE) was a prominent noblewoman and landowner in the medieval city-state of Novgorod, located in present-day Russia. She played a significant role in the political and economic affairs of the region.
During the Renaissance period, Izara Borgia (1480-1537) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was known for her support of artists and writers, and her lavish parties were attended by some of the most influential figures of the time.
In more recent history, Izara Hussain (1923-2002) was a Pakistani activist and politician who fought for women's rights and education in her country. She was one of the first female members of the National Assembly of Pakistan and played a crucial role in advocating for gender equality.
People
Izara + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izara 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
Izara: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izara?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 159 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izara 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 2,155,688 US residents.
Is Izara a common name?
We classify Izara as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 160 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izara most popular?
The single biggest year for Izara was 2023, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izara is about 5 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 Izara in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Izara a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izara 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 Izara still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Izara 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 Izara 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 Izara?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Izara at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.