Izaya
Every Izaya since 1996 — 1,086 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Izaya
Izaya is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,886 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 1,086 American babies have been named Izaya. Its peak came in 2006, when 81 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Izaya stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Izaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,886 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,139 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4,156 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,487 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,001 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,770 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,939 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4,998 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,157 |
| 2016 | 31 | #3,560 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,123 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3,116 |
| 2013 | 43 | #2,732 |
| 2012 | 49 | #2,534 |
| 2011 | 48 | #2,562 |
| 2010 | 56 | #2,298 |
| 2009 | 45 | #2,720 |
| 2008 | 54 | #2,391 |
| 2007 | 70 | #2,006 |
| 2006 | 81 | #1,730 |
| 2005 | 47 | #2,448 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,035 |
| 2003 | 47 | #2,292 |
| 2002 | 49 | #2,170 |
| 2001 | 38 | #2,543 |
| 2000 | 43 | #2,268 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Izaya in 2025?
Izaya ranked #7,886 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Izaya?
1,086 babies have been named Izaya in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Izaya most popular?
Izaya peaked in 2006, when 81 newborns received the name.
Is Izaya a boy or girl name?
Izaya is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Izaya rising or falling?
Izaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.