Rising since 2000, #767 for boys today.
Popularity of Izael since 1995
Babies named Izael per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 137 |
| 2010s | 292 |
| 2020s | 1,231 |
Meaning & origin
Izael is a modern variant of the biblical name Israel, meaning 'God contends.' First recorded for U.S. births in 1995, it has been steadily rising in use since the year 2000 and reached its peak rank of 767 in 2025. At that time, approximately 1 in every 5,084 newborn boys received the name, making it a distinctive choice. The name is most popular in the states of New Mexico, California, and Texas, reflecting its appeal in areas with Hispanic influence. Izael offers a fresh alternative to the more common Israel while retaining its profound biblical heritage.
Izael is a variant of Israel, derived from the Hebrew name Yisra'el, meaning 'God contends' or 'he who struggles with God.' In the Hebrew Bible, Israel was the name given to the patriarch Jacob after wrestling with an angel. The spelling Izael emerged in modern times, likely influenced by Spanish and Portuguese usage where the 'z' softens the pronunciation. The name has seen limited use in the United States since the 1990s.
Where Izael is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Izael” around the world
Where Izael 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: Izzy, Zael
Sibling names for Izael
Names that share Izael's style, for a brother or sister.
