Izzat
Meaningmight, honor · Arabic
Izzat is an Arabic boy name meaning “might, honor”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Izzat would score 23 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationIzzat peaked in 1996, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Izzat you'd meet today is about 29 years old.
- HistoryIzzat first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Izzat
Izzat is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “might, honor”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Izzat
What does the name Izzat mean?
Izzat means “might, honor” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “honor” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Wissam (“medal of honor”), Honorio (“honor”), Gaurav (“pride, honor”) and Timon (“honor, respect”).
What is the origin of the name Izzat?
Izzat is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Izzat a boy or girl name?
Izzat is a boy name.
How popular is the name Izzat?
Izzat is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2001. It peaked at #9,015 in 1996, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Izzat?
If you like Izzat, you might also like Wissam, Honorio, Gaurav and Timon.
What should I know before naming my baby Izzat?
Izzat is an Arabic boy name meaning “might, honor”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.