Izzy

♀ Girl

Pronounced IHZ-ee /ˈɪz.i/Medium

Meaning: Pet form most often of Isabel/Isabella (medieval variants of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'), also of Isadora or Israel. Used as a standalone name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Izzy is a friendly pet form, most often of Isabel or Isabella, now also used as a name on its own.

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MeaningPet form most often of Isabel/Isabella (medieval variants of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'), also of Isadora or Israel. Used as a standalone name.

U.S. rank (2025)#1903 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births102 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,182

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

Izzy began as a nickname, usually for Isabel or Isabella, both medieval offshoots of Elizabeth and its Hebrew sense 'God is my oath'. It can also stand in for Isadora or Israel. Today many people carry it as a standalone given name rather than a shortening.

The bouncy double-z sound gives it an informal, approachable feel, and it sits alongside other Isabel pet forms like Bella, Belle, and Isi. The musician Izzy Stradlin, a founder of Guns N' Roses, is one well-known bearer.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Izzy is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Izzy — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

BellBellaBelleIbbieIsi

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Izzy Stradlin (1962–present)
American guitarist, co-founder and rhythm guitarist of Guns N' Roses; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.

If you like Izzy…

Bella— A listed variation, another pet form of Isabella.

Belle— A listed variation drawn from the same Isabel family.

Isabel— The fuller name Izzy most often shortens.

Isabella— The longer form behind the Izzy nickname.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Izzy mean?

Izzy is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Izzy?

It's commonly said IHZ-ee /ˈɪz.i/.

Is Izzy a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Izzy is used as a girl name.

How popular is Izzy?

In 2024, Izzy ranked #2103 in the U.S. for girls, with 91 births recorded.