Izayis
A unique name potentially combining elements from Hebrew origins.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Izayis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Izayis today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izayis births was 2021 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izayis. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Izayis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2021
6 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,286
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Izayis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Izayis 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 Izayis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Izayis
The name Izayis is an ancient one, with origins traced back to the Semitic languages of the Middle East. It is believed to have derived from the Aramaic word "izai," meaning "strong" or "mighty." This root word can also be found in the Hebrew language, where it takes the form "izaz," carrying a similar connotation of strength and power.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Izayis can be found in the ancient Mesopotamian city of Babylon, where a scribe bearing this name was mentioned in a cuneiform tablet dated around 1500 BCE. This tablet, now housed in the British Museum, details a legal contract between two parties, suggesting that Izayis was a respected member of the community at the time.
In the centuries that followed, the name Izayis appeared sporadically in various historical records across the Middle East. One notable figure was Izayis of Palmyra, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who lived in the 3rd century CE. He was renowned for his generosity and contributed significantly to the construction of public buildings and monuments in the ancient city of Palmyra, located in present-day Syria.
Moving forward in time, the name Izayis surfaced in the Islamic world during the medieval period. Izayis ibn Abi al-Hakam was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in Cordoba, Spain, during the 10th century. He was known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and logic, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars throughout the Islamic Golden Age.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Izayis was Izayis al-Qudsi, a Sufi mystic and poet who lived in Damascus, Syria, in the 12th century. His poetry, which explored themes of divine love and spiritual enlightenment, was highly influential in the development of Sufi literature and continues to be studied and appreciated by scholars and devotees alike.
In more recent history, Izayis Pasha was an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who lived in the 19th century. He served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1818 to 1819 and played a significant role in the modernization and reform efforts of the empire during that period.
While the name Izayis may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and linguistic roots in the ancient Middle East continue to fascinate scholars and historians alike, serving as a testament to the enduring influence of this region on language and culture.
People
Izayis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izayis 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
Izayis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izayis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izayis 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Izayis a common name?
We classify Izayis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izayis most popular?
The single biggest year for Izayis was 2021, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izayis 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 Izayis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Izayis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izayis in the SSA data are male. 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 Izayis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Izayis 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 Izayis 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 Americans are named Izayis?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Izayis at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.