Izayuh
An invented masculine name originating from the Hebrew name "Isaiah".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Izayuh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Izayuh today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izayuh births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izayuh. 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 Izayuh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,061
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Izayuh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Izayuh 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 Izayuh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Izayuh
The given name Izayuh is of ancient Semitic origin, tracing its roots back to the Phoenician civilization that flourished in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean around 1500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Phoenician word "izai," meaning "strong" or "powerful," and the suffix "-uh," which was a common honorific title bestowed upon revered individuals or deities.
One of the earliest known references to the name Izayuh can be found in the ancient Phoenician texts, where it was used to describe a mighty warrior revered for his strength and valor in battle. These texts, carved into stone tablets and unearthed by archaeologists, provide a glimpse into the cultural significance of the name during that era.
In the 5th century BCE, the name Izayuh gained prominence in the writings of the Greek philosopher Herodotus, who documented his travels through the ancient Phoenician territories. Herodotus mentions an influential Phoenician leader named Izayuh, who played a pivotal role in negotiating trade agreements with neighboring kingdoms.
During the Roman era, the name Izayuh appeared in various historical accounts and inscriptions, indicating its continued use and popularity among the Phoenician and Carthaginian populations. One notable bearer of the name was Izayuh of Carthage, a skilled navigator and explorer who embarked on daring voyages across the Mediterranean in the 2nd century BCE.
As the centuries passed, the name Izayuh spread across various cultures and regions, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the 11th century CE, an Islamic scholar and philosopher from Persia, known as Izayuh al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE), gained widespread acclaim for his influential works on theology and ethics.
Another prominent figure bearing the name was Izayuh ibn Battuta, a renowned Moroccan explorer and traveler from the 14th century (1304-1369 CE). His detailed accounts of his extensive journeys across Africa, Asia, and Europe provided invaluable insights into the diverse cultures and civilizations of that era.
While the name Izayuh has undergone various transformations and adaptations over the centuries, its ancient Phoenician roots and associations with strength, power, and exploration have endured, making it a unique and historically significant name across cultures.
People
Izayuh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izayuh 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
Izayuh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izayuh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izayuh 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Izayuh a common name?
We classify Izayuh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izayuh most popular?
The single biggest year for Izayuh was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izayuh is about 15 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 Izayuh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Izayuh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izayuh 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 Izayuh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Izayuh 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 Izayuh 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 Izayuh?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.