Total births
1,086
Boys' name · since 1996
Izaya
Izaya has 1,086 recorded births since 1996 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5166
- among boys today
- 1,086
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
1,086 babies have been named Izaya since 1996, making it today's #5166 boys' name.
Izaya has 1,086 recorded births among boys since 1996, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5166 as of the latest data, more common than 64% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #5166 among boys today
- 1,086 born since 1996
- 2000s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Izaya is currently the #5166 boys' name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 1,086 born since 1996, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5166
- among boys today
- 1,086
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Izaya vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5166
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Izaya was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
81 babies were named Izaya in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Izaya compares
1,086 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Izaya's all-time total is 196% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Izaya | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,086 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 81 | 23 | 22,252 |
Izaya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Izaya splits its recorded history at 2011: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1997 (7 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 81 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Izaya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#5,166
Active since
1996
Izaya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 81
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Izaya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Izaya's strongest decade.
533 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Izaya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 77
1990s
77 births
- 2000s
2000s
533 births
- 2010s
2010s
359 births
- 2020s 117
2020s
117 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 533 births (49% of all-time use).
How Izaya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Izaya's total volume
Izaya vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Izaya by state
Where Izaya concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 85 | 7.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 68 | 6.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 16 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Izaya's total US births 7.8%
Even split
85 of 1,086 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Izaya? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 1,086 babies named Izaya. Today it holds rank #5166 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 81 births.
When was Izaya most popular? ▼
Izaya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 533 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Izaya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Izaya are California (85 births), Texas (68 births), Florida (16 births).
How long has the name Izaya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Izaya since 1996 -- 30 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Izaya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Izaiah, Izayah, Izaak, Izaac, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Izaya's data
- Izaya's decade-level peak was the 2000s (533 total births); usage has since declined to 117 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Izayas (85 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Izaya
Nearby Names Like Izaya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Izaya
Izaiah Boy
#609 14,899 births
Izayah Boy
#1681 4,269 births
Izaak Boy
#2489 2,889 births
Izaac Boy
#2622 2,845 births
Izan Boy
#714 2,001 births
Compare Izaya side by side: Izaya vs Izaiah Izaya vs Izayah Izaya vs Izaak
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Izaya: #5166 Boys' Name - 1,086 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/izaya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Izaya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.