Izzah
An Arabic name meaning glory, honor, or prestige.
Name Census estimates that about 218 living Americans carry the first name Izzah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Izzah today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izzah births was 2023 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izzah. 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 Izzah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
218
~ 1 in 1,572,268 Americans
Peak year
2023
29 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,189
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Izzah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Izzah 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 110 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
Izzah 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 Izzah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Izzahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Izzah
The given name Izzah is derived from the Arabic language and is primarily used in Muslim cultures. The name can be traced back to the Arabic root word "izza," which means honor, glory, or strength. The earliest recorded use of this name dates back to the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
In Islamic tradition, the name Izzah is often associated with the concept of honor and respect. It is believed that parents choose this name for their children with the hope that they will grow up to be individuals of strong character and moral integrity.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Izzah was Izzah bint Al-Harith, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century. She was known for her unwavering faith and dedication to the cause of Islam.
Another notable figure in history with the name Izzah was Izzah al-Din al-Qalqashandi, an Egyptian writer and historian who lived from 1355 to 1418. He is best known for his extensive works on the history and culture of the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt and parts of the Levant during that period.
In the 18th century, Izzah Bint Muhammad Al-Jahiz was a prominent Arab scholar and writer from Iraq. She was renowned for her contributions to literature and her expertise in various fields, including poetry, grammar, and rhetoric.
During the 19th century, Izzah Fatima was a notable figure from the Indian subcontinent. She was a poet and educator who played a significant role in the literary and cultural movements of her time.
In more recent history, Izzah Al-Duri was an Iraqi archaeologist and historian who lived from 1919 to 2010. She made invaluable contributions to the study of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations and was widely recognized for her extensive research and publications.
While these are just a few examples, the name Izzah has been carried by many individuals throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural significance and the values it represents.
People
Izzah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izzah 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
Izzah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izzah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 218 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izzah 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 1,572,268 US residents.
Is Izzah a common name?
We classify Izzah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 219 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izzah most popular?
The single biggest year for Izzah was 2023, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izzah is about 8 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 Izzah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Izzah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izzah 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 Izzah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Izzah 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 Izzah 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 many people share the name Izzah?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.