Unisex · #6,513 in 2026

Izra

Izraa or Izra is a city in the Daraa Governorate of Syria, to the north of the city of Daraa. It is the administrative centre of the Izraa District, and sits at an altitude of 599 metres. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Izraa had a population of 19,158 in the 2004 census.

Current Rank
#6,513
Peak Rank
#6,513 (2023)
Total Babies
32
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #11,138 (20 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,513 (32 total)
👦As Boy Name
2016
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#6513
Peak Rank
32
Total Count
4
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2019
First Year
2023
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#11138
Peak Rank
20
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Izra

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

Izraa or Izra is a city in the Daraa Governorate of Syria, to the north of the city of Daraa. It is the administrative centre of the Izraa District, and sits at an altitude of 599 metres. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Izraa had a population of 19,158 in the 2004 census.

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Origin & history
Traditional house in Izraa Izraa was a Canaanite city mentioned in the Bible as Zorava, Zorowa or Zorabene. Located 80 km south of Damascus in the northern section of the Province of Daraa, its name appears in the Tell Amarna letters , documents which were exchanged between the Egyptian and Syrian rulers in 1334 B.C. Ancient inscriptions left by the Romans after their occupation of the Bashan area evidence the importance of the city. An inscription found by the archaeologist Richter shows that the city was elevated to the rank of metrocomia (Great city) under the Emperor Severus Alexander (222

The Story of Izra

As a girl name

Izra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2019, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 8 Izras were born — ranking #11,138 that year. As of 2026, Izra ranks #12,180 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Izras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Izra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2016, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 13 Izras were born — ranking #6,513 that year. As of 2026, Izra ranks #6,513 for boys with 13 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Izras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Izra

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Izra

What does the name Izra mean?
Izraa or Izra is a city in the Daraa Governorate of Syria, to the north of the city of Daraa. It is the administrative centre of the Izraa District, and sits at an altitude of 599 metres. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Izraa had a population of 19,158 in the 2004 census.
How popular is Izra in 2026?
In 2026, Izra ranks #6,513 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Izra most popular?
Izra reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #6,513 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Izra a unisex name?
Yes — Izra is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 38% of Izras assigned female and 62% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Izra?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Izra include Hastings, Watts, Bond. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👦 Similar Boy Names

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Hastings
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Watts
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Bond
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Woodland
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👧 Similar Girl Names

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Chrystelle
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Rubymae
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Winsome
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Gudelia
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About the name Izra

Izra is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Izra's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #6,513. Use the chart and map above to compare Izra'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.