Declining since 2022, #2,421 for boys today.
Popularity of Izrael since 1994
Babies named Izrael per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 283 |
| 2010s | 520 |
| 2020s | 387 |
Meaning & origin
Izrael is a modern spelling variant of the ancient name Israel, reflecting a broader trend of -el ending names. First recorded in U.S. data in 1994, it peaked in popularity in 2023, reaching rank 2,421 in 2025 with 1 in 30,501 male newborns. The name has shown a falling trajectory since 2022, though it remains most popular in Arizona, California, and Texas. As a creative respelling, Izrael offers a distinctive twist on a deeply significant traditional name.
Izrael is a variant spelling of Israel, from the Hebrew Yisra'el, meaning 'he who strives with God' or 'God contends.' In the Hebrew Bible, the name was given to Jacob after wrestling with an angel, and it became the name of the nation of Israel. The Izrael spelling is primarily a modern variation, likely influenced by other names ending in -el.
Where Izrael is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Izzy, Rael
Sibling names for Izrael
Names that share Izrael's style, for a brother or sister.
