Izora
A girl's name with 1,194 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name.
Izora is a girl's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Isadora — from the Greek Isis and doron ('gift'), meaning 'gift of Isis' — or a creative American invention. Its unusual Iz- opening and flowing -ora ending give it a distinctive, musical quality.
With 1,194 recorded U.S. births, Izora had its American peak in the early 20th century. It carries a vintage art deco glamour — the kind of name that belongs in a jazz club, wearing feathers and pearls — while feeling genuinely fresh for a modern baby.
EtymologyShow more
Izora's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. For names recorded as far back as 1880, the lack of a clear origin label often means the name predates modern naming databases or belongs to a tradition not yet well-cataloged in English-language references.
What the data does show: Izora has 1,194 recorded U.S. births as a girl's name, with its open, warm ending a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Izora has 91+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1880.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 46 | #10694 | — |
| 2010s | 47 | #14899 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 7 | #12301 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | #14335 | — |
| 1970s | 5 | #8746 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 6 | #6105 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 52 | #4806 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 75 | #3522 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 108 | #2768 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 209 | #1976 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 260 | #1284 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 147 | #1030 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 146 | #842 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 81 | #846 | — |
The Story of Izora
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1915, Izora is a name steeped in history. Girls named Izora are most likely born between 1905 and 1925.
How rare is Izora?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Izora — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1880, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1910s with 260 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Izora by the numbers
- Would fill 25 school buses
- Meeting one Izora per day would take 3.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(91 years, 1880–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #9808 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11588 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10714 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8682 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12676 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8798 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16630 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13456 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17524 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17584 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17627 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12671 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12301 |
| 1993 | 5 | #14335 |
| 1972 | 5 | #8746 |
| 1961 | 6 | #6105 |
| 1956 | 5 | #6315 |
| 1955 | 7 | #4910 |
| 1954 | 6 | #5392 |
| 1953 | 8 | #4376 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1880–2024