UK girl's name
Izah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "renewal" or "revival".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Izah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Izah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 9 births.
This profile covers 36 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2002 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 36 living people in the UK are called Izah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Izah ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 9 girls were registered as Izah.
- • About 36 living people in the UK are estimated to have Izah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2023
9 births
Estimated living
36
2026
Meaning
What does Izah mean?
The name Izah has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic root word 'iza', which means 'glory' or 'splendor'. The name is believed to have been used during the early days of Islam, particularly in regions where Arabic was spoken.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Izah can be found in ancient Arabic poetry and literature. Several poets from the Umayyad and Abbasid periods, such as Abu Tammam and al-Mutanabbi, used the name in their works, often as a reference to a beautiful or accomplished woman.
In Islamic history, there are a few notable figures who bore the name Izah. One of them was Izah bint al-Husayn, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century CE. She was known for her expertise in Arabic literature and her contributions to the preservation of Islamic traditions.
Another historical figure with the name Izah was Izah al-Baghdadi, a famous female physician and writer from the 9th century CE. She was renowned for her work in the field of medicine and her writings on various medical topics, which were highly regarded during her time.
In the 10th century CE, there was Izah al-Andalusi, a prominent Andalusian scholar and poet. She was celebrated for her mastery of Arabic literature and her poetry, which reflected the cultural richness of the Iberian Peninsula during the Islamic Golden Age.
Moving forward in history, there was Izah bint Abi'l-Fawaris, a respected scholar and translator who lived in the 11th century CE. She was known for her translations of Greek philosophical works into Arabic, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge during the Islamic Golden Age.
While the name Izah may not be as common today as it once was, it carries a rich historical legacy and a connection to the Arabic language and Islamic culture. These notable figures throughout history have left an indelible mark on various fields, from literature and poetry to medicine and scholarship.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Izah over time
The chart below shows babies named Izah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Izah, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Izah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Izah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3688 | 19 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5688 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4212 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Izah
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- Isla 51,854
- Isabelle 46,163
- Imogen 33,758
- Ivy 23,306
- Isabel 20,895
- Isobel 19,706
- Iris 10,353
- India 8,371
- Iqra 4,452
- Indie 3,873
- Iona 3,682
FAQ
Izah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Izah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Izah was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Izah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 9 babies registered as Izah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Izah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "renewal" or "revival".
How many people are called Izah in the UK?
A total of 36 babies have been registered as Izah across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.