Izayah
Boy name · #1788 in 2025 · Uniqueness 80/100
In 2025, 90 baby boys were named Izayah, placing it at #1788 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1105, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 20,000 boys born in 2025 was named Izayah.
Babies named Izayah per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 31-year story
Izayah first appears in the Social Security records in 1994, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 267 boys were named Izayah — good for #816 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Izayah against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Izayah in class?
Izayah scores 80 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Izayah will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Izayah is most common
Geography matters for names, and Izayah is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Izayahs were CA (21), TX (9), FL (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Izayah
Statistically, parents drawn to Izayah tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Elyjah, Mikah, Eliyah, Izaiah, and Josiyah.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Izayah | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90 | #1778 |
| 2024 | 100 | #1673 |
| 2023 | 107 | #1623 |
| 2022 | 89 | #1815 |
| 2021 | 122 | #1469 |
| 2020 | 136 | #1320 |
| 2019 | 117 | #1472 |
| 2018 | 145 | #1261 |
| 2017 | 182 | #1078 |
| 2016 | 167 | #1149 |
| 2015 | 174 | #1105 |
| 2014 | 186 | #1062 |
| 2013 | 211 | #943 |
| 2012 | 250 | #850 |
| 2011 | 267 | #816 |
| 2010 | 244 | #860 |
| 2009 | 258 | #838 |
| 2008 | 197 | #992 |
| 2007 | 215 | #919 |
| 2006 | 189 | #980 |
| 2005 | 160 | #1042 |
| 2004 | 115 | #1292 |
| 2003 | 119 | #1224 |
| 2002 | 119 | #1177 |
| 2001 | 80 | #1514 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Izayah a popular boy name?
Izayah ranked #1788 among boys in 2025 with 90 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1105.
When was the name Izayah most popular?
Izayah peaked in 2011, when 267 American boys received the name (ranked #816 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Izayah?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 20,000 newborn American boys was named Izayah. It scores 80/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.