Izna
A feminine name derived from the Arabic name Aizah, meaning "respected" or "wanted".
Name Census estimates that about 84 living Americans carry the first name Izna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Izna today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izna births was 2023 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izna. 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 Izna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
84
~ 1 in 4,080,409 Americans
Peak year
2023
14 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,150
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Izna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Izna from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 50 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
Izna 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 Izna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Izna
The name Izna has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages from the Mesopotamian region, dating back to around 3500 BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "iznu," which means "ear" or "hearing." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were considered attentive listeners or had a keen sense of hearing.
In the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region now known as southern Iraq, names often carried significant meanings and were carefully chosen to reflect desired qualities or traits. The name Izna may have been used to honor individuals who were valued for their listening abilities or their capacity to understand and comprehend important matters.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Izna can be found in a cuneiform tablet from the city of Ur, dating back to around 2500 BCE. This tablet mentions an individual named "Izna-ili," which translates to "Izna is my god" or "Izna is exalted." This suggests that the name was in use during the early dynastic period of Mesopotamian civilization.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Izna. One example is Izna the Sage, a renowned scholar and philosopher from the ancient city of Babylon, who lived around 1800 BCE. Izna the Sage is credited with contributing to the development of early mathematical concepts and astronomical observations.
Another notable figure was Izna of Lagash, a high priestess who lived in the Sumerian city-state of Lagash around 2300 BCE. She was known for her wisdom, spiritual guidance, and her role in preserving ancient religious traditions.
In the realm of literature, Izna of Alexandria was a celebrated poet and writer who lived in the 3rd century BCE during the Ptolemaic period in Egypt. Her works, though largely lost, were praised for their eloquence and lyrical beauty.
During the Islamic Golden Age, Izna al-Basri was a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 8th century CE. She made significant contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and was widely respected for her knowledge and teachings.
Lastly, Izna the Brave was a legendary warrior from the ancient kingdom of Akkad, who lived around 2350 BCE. According to historical accounts, she was known for her exceptional courage and military prowess, leading her troops to numerous victories against neighboring kingdoms.
People
Izna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Izna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 84 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izna 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 4,080,409 US residents.
Is Izna a common name?
We classify Izna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 85 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izna most popular?
The single biggest year for Izna was 2023, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izna is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Izna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izna 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.
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.