Declining since 2007, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Izaya since 1996
Babies named Izaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 533 |
| 2010s | 359 |
| 2020s | 117 |
Meaning & origin
Izaya is a modern respelling of the classic Hebrew name Isaiah, sharing the meaning 'God is my salvation.' First recorded in the U.S. in 1996, Izaya saw a peak in 2006 before entering a gradual decline; since 2007, its usage has been falling. In 2025, the name ranked 7679 with approximately 1 in 170808 boys given the name, making it a rare choice. It has not appeared in any state's top popularity lists. Izaya's popularity trajectory mirrors other creative respellings of biblical names, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound. Its nicknames Izzy and Zay offer casual alternatives, and its strong religious heritage may attract families wanting a name with deep roots.
Izaya is a variant of Isaiah, derived from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' The name Isaiah appears in the Old Testament as a major prophet. Izaya emerged as a modern English respelling, gaining modest usage in the United States since the late 1990s.
“Izaya” around the world
Where Izaya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Izzy, Zay, Zaya
Sibling names for Izaya
Names that share Izaya's style, for a brother or sister.
