A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Izora since 1880
Babies named Izora per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Izora's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 81 |
| 1890s | 146 |
| 1900s | 147 |
| 1910s | 260 |
| 1920s | 209 |
| 1930s | 108 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 52 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Izora is a rare but steadily reviving name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1880, peaking in that same year. After decades of obscurity, it began climbing again around 2010 and has since gained modest traction. In 2025, the name ranked 10,107th, with about 1 in every 178,585 baby girls receiving the name. Its etymology remains obscure; it may be a variant of Isora or a creative modern formation. Despite its rarity, Izora fits comfortably alongside other soft, vowel-rich names like Elora and Zara, and shares a vintage revival feel with names like Lyra and Silas. It has not been recorded in any top state rankings, underscoring its niche appeal. Parents drawn to Izora generally appreciate its melodic sound and uncommonness, without a strong historical or cultural anchor.
Izora first appears in U.S. records in the 1880s and was most popular in that decade, with a notable revival in recent years. It may be a respelling of Isora, a name of unclear origin, or an invented name blending the fashionable 'I-' or 'Iz-' prefix with the suffix '-ora' (as in Zora or Lenora). The name has never been common but has seen a steady increase in use since 2010.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Izzy, Zora, Izy
Variants: Isora, Izoria
Sibling names for Izora
Names that share Izora's style, for a brother or sister.
