Izabella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Izabella is a name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'God is my oath.' It evolved from Elisheva through various forms, including Isabel and Isabella. The name is often associated with elegance and grace, and it has no direct biblical relevance. Its popularity surged in the 19th century, and it remains a fashionable choice today.
The name Izabella is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Izabella has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Izabella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4557th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 300th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 296th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Izabella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Izabella"
Pronunciation
/ɪzəˈbɛlə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Izabella is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, which means 'God is my oath.' It has been influenced by the Spanish and Italian variations of the name Isabella.
Meaning
God is my oath
Language Evolution
Elisheva, Isabel, Isabella, Izabella
Historical Usage
Izabella gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Eastern European countries, influenced by the romanticism of European literature.
Variants & Derivatives
Isabella, Isabel, Bella, Izzy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Izabella is perceived as a stylish and elegant name, often associated with grace and femininity.
Famous People
Izabella Scorupco, a Polish-Swedish actress and singer, Izabella Miko, a Polish actress and dancer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Izabella"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Izabella"
"Izabella" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4557th of 27321 | 316 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 300th of 35406 | 16,859 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 296th of 30306 | 13,425 |
Regional Popularity of "Izabella" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Izabella" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
83.23% 3067th/3685 |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
62.07% 3224th/5194 |
46.73% 2952nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
5.81% 266th/4582 |
6.45% 333rd/5164 |
4.72% 345th/7313 |
3.52% 263rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
7.05% 281st/3984 |
7.11% 319th/4487 |
4.65% 317th/6822 |
3.81% 239th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Izabella"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Izabella" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.