Izan
Izan is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “Modern Spanish form of Ethan”, pronounced ee-SAHN. It ranked #884 in the United States in 2025, given to 269 babies, and peaked at #713 in 2024. Common nicknames: Izi, Zan.
How popular is Izan in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Izan mean, and where does it come from?
Izan is a Spanish name of recent invention, generally explained as the Spanish spelling of Ethan — Hebrew eitan, "firm" or "enduring" — though some families read it as a form of Izan or Aitzan from Basque. It appeared in Spain in the early 2000s and climbed the national rankings within a few years, one of the fastest-rising boys' names of its decade there. American records begin in 2004, and it entered the top thousand in 2023. Four letters, two syllables, and a Z that does most of the work.
How is Izan used around the world?
Izan is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Izan?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Izan mean?
Izan is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning "Modern Spanish form of Ethan." Izan is a Spanish name of recent invention, generally explained as the Spanish spelling of Ethan — Hebrew eitan, "firm" or "enduring" — though some families read it as a form of Izan or Aitzan from Basque. It appeared in Spain in the early 2000s and climbed the national rankings within a few years, one of the fastest-rising boys' names of its decade there.
How do you pronounce Izan?
Izan is pronounced ee-SAHN. Common variations include Izán, Ethan, Aizan.
Is Izan a boy name?
Yes, Izan is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Izi, Zan.