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Izella

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Pronounced ih-ZEL-ah /ɪˈzɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: A vintage American name in the -ella family (Luella, Izola), used chiefly in the early 20th century. No single settled etymology; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage -ella name: Izella has an old-fashioned charm (said 'ih-ZEL-ah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA vintage American name in the -ella family (Luella, Izola), used chiefly in the early 20th century. No single settled etymology; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#16204 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 417

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

Izella belongs to the old -ella family of names (Luella, Izola), seen chiefly in the early 1900s. Its precise origin isn't settled -- routes uncertain, which we note -- a vintage-charm name, extremely rare today in the U.S. (said 'ih-ZEL-ah').

Newly re-emerging yet extremely rare in U.S. data. Rare, vintage, and charming.

Did you know? Izella is a vintage American name from the -ella family (alongside Luella and Izola), popular a century ago; its exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ih-ZEL-ah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Izella — vintage -ella family; uncertain

Variations

IzolaZellaIzzella

Nicknames

IzzyElla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Izella mean?

Izella is a vintage American name in the -ella family (Luella, Izola); its exact origin isn't settled, which we note.

How do you pronounce Izella?

It's said ih-ZEL-ah /ɪˈzɛl.ə/ -- 3 syllables, stress on the second.

Is Izella a boy or girl name?

Izella is a girl's name.

How popular is Izella?

Izella is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.