Boy · #2,213 in 2026

Izrael

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

Current Rank

#2,213

Peak Rank

#1,786 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+14%

2017

First Year

2023

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#15899

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Izrael

The earliest SSA record of Izrael as a baby boy name dates back to 1994, when 7 babies received it. 2023 was its biggest year on record, with 90 newborns named Izrael — #1,786 in the national rankings. About 39% of every Izrael on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Izrael ranks #2,213 for baby boys with 66 births, gradually rising (+14%). All told, over 1K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Izrael

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

Israel
Azrael
Israeli
Isreal
Israe
Isra
Isil
Israels
Isro
Ethril
Orrell
Derail

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Izrael

What does the name Izrael mean?

Izrael is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Izrael in 2026?

In 2026, Izrael ranks #2,213 among boys' names in the U.S., with 66 babies given the name that year.

When was Izrael most popular?

Izrael reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #1,786 that year with 90 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Izrael a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Izrael?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Izrael include Azir, Alson, Luz. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Izrael

Izrael is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Izrael's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #1,786. Use the chart and map above to compare Izrael'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.