Declining since 2021, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Izza since 2001
Babies named Izza per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Izza is a short, melodic name of Arabic origin that has seen modest usage in the United States since the early 2000s. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2001, and while it has never reached high popularity, it experienced a small peak in 2022. Since then, its usage has been slowly declining, consistent with the trajectory of many concise Arabic names entering American naming pools. In 2025, Izza ranked 8,860, with approximately 1 in 146,115 girls receiving the name. The name has not yet established a strong regional pattern, and it remains uncommon across all states. Izza's clear meaning and gentle sound make it a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with cultural depth and simplicity.
Izza is derived from the Arabic root ʿ-z-z, conveying concepts of might, honor, and glory. It is related to the name Aziz (meaning 'mighty' or 'beloved') and can function as either a standalone name or a diminutive of longer names such as Izzat or Izzah. The name appears across the Arabic-speaking world and is also used in Muslim communities globally.
“Izza” around the world
Where Izza lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Izzy
Sibling names for Izza
Names that share Izza's style, for a brother or sister.
