Izzaiah
A masculine name of Hebrew origin representing "God is my strength".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Izzaiah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Izzaiah today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izzaiah births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izzaiah. 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 Izzaiah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2016 SSA rank
#12,988
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Izzaiah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Izzaiah from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 10 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
Izzaiah 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 Izzaiah 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 Izzaiah
The given name Izzaiah is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th or early 21st century. Its roots are unknown, but it appears to be a combination of the Hebrew name Izaiah (meaning "salvation of the Lord") and the common English suffix "-ah." As a new name, it has no direct historical references in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records.
However, some historical figures who bore similar names, such as Isaiah or Izaiah, can provide insight into the potential origins and meanings of Izzaiah. Isaiah was a Hebrew prophet who lived in the 8th century BCE and whose name meant "the Lord is salvation." His prophecies are recorded in the Book of Isaiah in the Old Testament.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Izzaiah is Izzaiah Zion, an American track and field athlete born in 1999. He competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, representing the United States in the 4x100 meter relay.
Another notable bearer of the name is Izzaiah Browning, an American professional basketball player born in 1994. He played college basketball for the University of California, Davis, and has since played professionally in various leagues around the world.
Izzaiah Jacobs, born in 1987, is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the rock band The Dreaded Diamond.
Izzaiah Merritt, born in 1985, is an American actor and writer. He has appeared in several independent films and television shows, and has also written and produced his own short films.
Izzaiah Henderson, born in 1981, is a British entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the founder of a successful technology company and has been involved in various charitable organizations focused on education and youth empowerment.
As a relatively new name, Izzaiah has yet to establish a significant historical legacy or widespread usage. However, the individuals mentioned above, along with others who share this unique name, are helping to shape its identity and meaning in the present day.
People
Izzaiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izzaiah 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
Izzaiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izzaiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izzaiah 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Izzaiah a common name?
We classify Izzaiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izzaiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Izzaiah was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izzaiah is about 14 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 Izzaiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Izzaiah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izzaiah 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 Izzaiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Izzaiah 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 Izzaiah 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 Izzaiah?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.