Izrael
Izrael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God contends, or he who struggles with God.
Origin and history
Izrael is a modern spelling variant of the biblical name Israel, which derives from Hebrew roots meaning 'he struggles with God' or 'God contends.' The traditional biblical name refers to Jacob after wrestling with the angel, as well as the nation derived from his descendants. In the United States, this spelling variant has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,243 babies in the United States have been named Izrael since 1880. It ranks #3455 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1541.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.7 %)
- TX (38.2 %)
- AZ (8.2 %)
- IL (2 %)
- CO (0.98 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 53 |
| 2000-2010 | 283 |
| 2010-2019 | 520 |
| 2020-2029 | 387 |
Nicknames
Izzy, Iz
Fun facts
- Izrael is a phonetic spelling variant of Israel, a name that dates back thousands of years to the Hebrew Bible.
- While historically rare, a significant portion of all U.S. boys named Izrael since 1880 were born within the last decade.