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Izara
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
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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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.
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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.
How do you pronounce Izara?
It's said ih-ZAR-ah /ɪˈzɑr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
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.