Total births
4,269
Boys' name · since 1994
Izayah
Izayah has 4,269 recorded births since 1994 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1681
- among boys today
- 4,269
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Izayah currently ranks #1681 among boys' names in America, with 4,269 babies recorded since 1994.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Izayah has been recorded 4,269 times among boys since 1994, currently ranked #1681 nationally and more common than 88% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #1681 among boys today
- 4,269 born since 1994
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Izayah is currently the #1681 boys' name in America, more common than 88% of boys - 4,269 born since 1994, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1681
- among boys today
- 4,269
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Izayah vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1681
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 88% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Izayah was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
267 babies were named Izayah in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Izayah compares
4,269 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
Izayah's all-time total is 12x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Izayah | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,269 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 267 | 23 | 22,252 |
Izayah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Izayah's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 267, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Izayah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#1,681
Active since
1994
Izayah popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 267
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Izayah popularity over time - girls
7 total births recorded since 2025 (Izayah as girls' name)
Izayah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Izayah's strongest decade.
1,943 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Izayah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 151
1990s
151 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,531 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,943 births
- 2020s 644
2020s
644 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,943 births (46% of all-time use).
How Izayah 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 Izayah's total volume
Izayah vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Izayah by state
Where Izayah concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 540 | 12.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 415 | 9.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 250 | 5.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 172 | 4.0% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 160 | 3.7% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 134 | 3.1% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 119 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 118 | 2.8% |
California share of Izayah's total US births 12.6%
Even split
540 of 4,269 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 30 reporting states.
Izayah appears in 30 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Izayah? ▼
Izayah has been given to 4,269 babies in the U.S. since 1994, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1681 as of the latest data. 267 babies were born in 2011, its single highest year.
When was Izayah most popular? ▼
Izayah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,943 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Izayah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Izayah are California (540 births), Texas (415 births), Florida (250 births).
How long has the name Izayah been used? ▼
Izayah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1994, spanning 32 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Izayah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Izaiah, Izaak, Izaac, Izan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Izayah's data
- Izayah's decade-level peak was the 2010s (1,943 total births); usage has since declined to 644 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Izayahs (540 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 Izayah
Nearby Names Like Izayah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Izayah
Izaiah Boy
#609 14,899 births
Izaak Boy
#2489 2,889 births
Izaac Boy
#2622 2,845 births
Izan Boy
#714 2,001 births
Izak Boy
#4491 1,841 births
Compare Izayah side by side: Izayah vs Izaiah Izayah vs Izaak Izayah vs Izaac
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Izayah
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1994–2025 (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. "Izayah: #1681 Boys' Name - 4,269 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/izayah. 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 Izayah 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 June 2026.