Izra

♂ Boy

Pronounced IZ-rah /ˈɪz.rə/Medium

Meaning: Izra reads most often as a respelling of Ezra, from the Hebrew for 'help; helper,' and it also echoes the Arabic Izrah. As a modern spelling its exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, strong name: Izra reads as a spin on Ezra, 'help; helper' (said 'IZ-rah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowHebrew, Arabic

MeaningIzra reads most often as a respelling of Ezra, from the Hebrew for 'help; helper,' and it also echoes the Arabic Izrah. As a modern spelling its exact route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#6675 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 32

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

As a boy's name, Izra reads mostly as a modern respelling of Ezra ('help; helper,' Hebrew), with an echo of Arabic Izrah. The route is uncertain, which we note - a short, tidy name, rare in the U.S. (said 'IZ-rah').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and Ezra-adjacent.

Did you know? Izra echoes Ezra, the Hebrew for 'help; helper,' in a fresh spelling, and it also recalls the Arabic Izrah - a crisp, modern pick whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'IZ-rah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References - Izra — Ezra respelling / Arabic Izrah; routes uncertain

Variations

EzraIzrahEzrah

Nicknames

IzIzzy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Izra mean?

Izra reads as a respelling of Ezra, Hebrew for 'help; helper'; it also echoes Arabic Izrah. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Izra?

It's said IZ-rah /ˈɪz.rə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Izra a boy or girl name?

Izra is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Izra?

Izra is an extremely rare name in the U.S.