Rising since 2006, #3,240 for boys today.
Popularity of Izaan since 2005
Babies named Izaan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 216 |
| 2020s | 194 |
Meaning & origin
Izaan first appeared on the U.S. baby-name radar in 2005, a relatively recent entry among boys' names. By 2025 it ranked 3240th, with about 1 in 47,447 boys receiving the name, reflecting steady growth since 2006. Its peak year was 2022, hinting at increasing awareness among American families drawn to Arabic names with spiritual resonance. The name is most common in New York and Texas, states with large Muslim populations. Izaan occupies a quiet but rising niche, appealing to parents who want a name that sounds modern yet anchors in tradition.
Izaan is an Arabic name derived from the root "-dh-n" (أذن), which carries the meaning of permission, listening, or obedience. It is also closely related to "Ihsan," meaning perfection or excellence, though some sources associate it with "gift" or "blessing." The name has gained popularity in Muslim communities worldwide, particularly in South Asia, and has been used in the United States since the early 2000s.
Where Izaan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Izaan” around the world
Where Izaan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Izi, Zan
Sibling names for Izaan
Names that share Izaan's style, for a brother or sister.
