Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Izaia

Name: Popularity of the name Izaia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Izaia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Izaia Perese is an Australian professional rugby player who plays centre and wing for Leicester Tigers in England's Premiership Rugby. He previously played for the Super Rugby club, Waratahs and the Australia national team.

Current Rank

#12,106

Peak Rank

#6,976 (2004)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1998

First Year

2014

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#6976

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Izaia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Origin & history

Perese was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia He played his junior rugby league for Brisbane Brothers in Stafford and attended Wavell State High School . In 2013, Perese played for the Norths Devils in the Cyril Connell Cup and represented the Queensland under-16 rugby league team , while holding a scholarship with the North Queensland Cowboys . While attending Anglican Church Grammar School , he played alongside future NRL players Kalyn Ponga , Jaydn Su'A and Brodie Croft , as well as future professional Rugby Union players in Liam Wright , Angus Scott-Young , Mack Mason and Harley Fox i

The Story of Izaia

Izaia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 10 Izaias were born — ranking #6,976 that year. As of 2026, Izaia ranks #12,106 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 90 Izaias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Izaia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Izaia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Isaia
Zaia
Iaia
Izia
Ozawa
Isaiah
Isola
Isela
Isaura
Iowa
Isiah
Iou

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Izaia

What does the name Izaia mean?

How popular is Izaia in 2026?

In 2026, Izaia ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Izaia most popular?

Izaia reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #6,976 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Izaia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Izaia is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Izaia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Izaia include Jemiah, Dontrelle, Savanna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Izaia

Izaia is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 90 births in the dataset. Izaia's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #6,976. Use the chart and map above to compare Izaia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.