Declining since 2022, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Iza since 1882
Babies named Iza per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2022, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Iza's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 21 |
| 1890s | 21 |
| 1900s | 15 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 159 |
| 2020s | 111 |
Meaning & origin
Iza is a name of unclear origin and minimal usage in the United States. It first appeared in official records in 1882, the same year it reached its peak rank of 8,860th. The name has seen a slight decline since 2022, with approximately 1 in every 146,115 newborn girls being named Iza in 2025. Its rarity and uncertain etymology make it an uncommon choice, with no strong ties to any particular region or culture.
The name Iza is rare in English usage, first recorded in the 1880s. It may have originated as a diminutive of Izabella (the Polish and Hungarian form of Isabella) or as a variant of Isa, a Germanic name meaning 'strong-willed.' Its sporadic appearance in U.S. records suggests it was never widely adopted, and its exact derivation remains uncertain.
“Iza” around the world
Where Iza lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Iza
Names that share Iza's style, for a brother or sister.
