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Izar

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-zar /ˈi.zɑr/Medium

Meaning: From Basque izar, 'a star'Medium

In 30 seconds: A star: Izar is Basque for 'a star'. Crisp, celestial, and warm (said 'EE-zar').

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Origin MediumBasque

MeaningFrom Basque izar, 'a star'

U.S. rank (2025)#7885 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Izar comes from Basque izar, 'a star'. It is also the name of a bright star in the constellation Bootes. A crisp, celestial Basque name, used for both sexes but here for boys (said 'EE-zar'; nickname Iz).

In the U.S. it appears in Basque and Hispanic families. Rare, a-star at the root, and celestial.

Did you know? Izar means 'a star' in Basque — a crisp, celestial name (also the name of a real star in the constellation Bootes; said 'EE-zar').

Overall data confidence 60%

Basque references — izar — etymology

Variations

IzarraIzael

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Izar mean?

Izar is Basque for 'a star'.

How do you pronounce Izar?

It's said EE-zar /ˈi.zɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Izar a boy or girl name?

Izar is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Izar?

Izar is a rare name in the U.S.