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UK girl's name

Izzah

An Arabic name meaning glory, honor, or prestige.

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.

Izzah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Izzah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1021, with 34 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 34 births.

This profile covers 378 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 2000 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.

Izzah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 379 living people in the UK are called Izzah. 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

  • Izzah ranked #1021 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 34 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 34 girls were registered as Izzah.
  • Izzah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #749 in 2023.
  • About 379 living people in the UK are estimated to have Izzah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1021

2024

Births in 2024

34

Latest year

Peak year

2024

34 births

Estimated living

379

2026

Meaning

What does Izzah mean?

The given name Izzah is derived from the Arabic language and is primarily used in Muslim cultures. The name can be traced back to the Arabic root word "izza," which means honor, glory, or strength. The earliest recorded use of this name dates back to the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

In Islamic tradition, the name Izzah is often associated with the concept of honor and respect. It is believed that parents choose this name for their children with the hope that they will grow up to be individuals of strong character and moral integrity.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Izzah was Izzah bint Al-Harith, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century. She was known for her unwavering faith and dedication to the cause of Islam.

Another notable figure in history with the name Izzah was Izzah al-Din al-Qalqashandi, an Egyptian writer and historian who lived from 1355 to 1418. He is best known for his extensive works on the history and culture of the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt and parts of the Levant during that period.

In the 18th century, Izzah Bint Muhammad Al-Jahiz was a prominent Arab scholar and writer from Iraq. She was renowned for her contributions to literature and her expertise in various fields, including poetry, grammar, and rhetoric.

During the 19th century, Izzah Fatima was a notable figure from the Indian subcontinent. She was a poet and educator who played a significant role in the literary and cultural movements of her time.

In more recent history, Izzah Al-Duri was an Iraqi archaeologist and historian who lived from 1919 to 2010. She made invaluable contributions to the study of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations and was widely recognized for her extensive research and publications.

While these are just a few examples, the name Izzah has been carried by many individuals throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural significance and the values it represents.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Izzah over time

The chart below shows babies named Izzah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 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 Izzah, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 34 births in 2024, compared with 34 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Izzah
09172634200020122024

Decades

Izzah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Izzah 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 #1306 131 5
2010s #1754 174 10
2000s #2569 73 9

Geography

Where Izzah is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Izzah. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Izzah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #749 in 2023.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Izzah in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#749 in 2023

1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered

Related

Names similar to Izzah

FAQ

Izzah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Izzah in the UK right now?

In 2024, Izzah was ranked #1021 for girls in England and Wales, with 34 births registered.

When was Izzah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 34 babies registered as Izzah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Izzah?

An Arabic name meaning glory, honor, or prestige.

How many people are called Izzah in the UK?

A total of 378 babies have been registered as Izzah across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.

Where is Izzah most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Izzah ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #749 in 2023. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

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.