Boy · #4,602 in 2026

Izaya

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

Current Rank

#4,602

Peak Rank

#1,724 (2006)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+2%

1996

First Year

2026

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#1724

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Izaya

Izaya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 81 Izayas were born — ranking #1,724 that year. As of 2026, Izaya ranks #4,602 for baby boys with 22 births, holding steady (+2%). In total, more than 1K Izayas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

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Names that sound like Izaya

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Izaya

What does the name Izaya mean?

Izaya is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Izaya in 2026?

In 2026, Izaya ranks #4,602 among boys' names in the U.S., with 22 babies given the name that year.

When was Izaya most popular?

Izaya reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #1,724 that year with 81 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Izaya most popular?

Izaya has historically been most popular in Colorado, Arizona, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Izaya.

Is Izaya a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Izaya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Izaya include Daiel, Kalani, Kemauri. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Izaya

Izaya is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Izaya's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #1,724. Use the chart and map above to compare Izaya'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.