Izak
Izak is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He will laugh; laughter.
Origin and history
Izak is a spelling variant of Isaac, deriving from the Hebrew name Yitzchak. It means 'he will laugh' or 'laughter', reflecting the biblical story of Sarah's reaction to the promise of a child. In the United States, it is an uncommon but recognized alternative spelling.
Popularity in the United States
1,841 babies in the United States have been named Izak since 1880. It ranks #2990 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1754.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.9 %)
- TX (31 %)
- IN (5.1 %)
- AZ (5 %)
- MI (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 266 |
| 2000-2010 | 865 |
| 2010-2019 | 511 |
| 2020-2029 | 173 |
Nicknames
Ike, Zak, Zaky
Fun facts
- Izak is a phonetically modern spelling variation of the traditional Hebrew name Isaac.
- The name shares the exact etymological roots as Isaac, stemming from the Hebrew verb meaning 'to laugh'.