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Izara

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Izara Pronunciation

Izara is pronounced ih-ZAR-ah /ɪˈzɑr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Basque izar, 'star' (as in Izarra); also read in West African use as 'section of a tree/cloth'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A star in Europe's oldest language: Izara glows from Basque 'izar' — star — with West African threads, too. Rare, radiant, and quietly cosmopolitan.
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Origin LowBasque, African
MeaningFrom Basque izar, 'star' (as in Izarra); also read in West African use as 'section of a tree/cloth'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#3902 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 160

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320072024

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

History & Origin

Izara most readably derives from Basque izar, 'star' (the root of Izarra), and is separately recorded in West African use (a Hausa term for a wrapped cloth/section). The routes are layered, which we note; the Basque star leads.

It registers thinly in U.S. records. Rare, star at the leading root, and luminous.

Did you know? Izarra — 'the star' — names a famous Basque liqueur and a French-Basque town; Izara bottles that same starlight in name form.
Overall data confidence 58%
Basque references — izar — root meaning

Variations

IzarraIzarZara

Nicknames

IzaZara

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Izara?

Izara is pronounced ih-ZAR-ah (/ɪˈzɑr.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Izara said aloud.

How do you say Izara?

Izara is said ih-ZAR-ah (/ɪˈzɑr.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Izara said aloud.

What does the name Izara mean?

Izara most readably comes from Basque izar, 'star'; West African readings exist too, so we note the layered routes.

Is Izara a boy or girl name?

Izara is a girl's name.

How popular is Izara?

Izara is a rare name in the U.S.

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