Izekiel
2025 SSA
About Izekiel
Izekiel is a modern variation of the biblical name Ezekiel, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'God strengthens' or 'God will strengthen.' The original Ezekiel was a major prophet in the Old Testament who had visions of God and the restoration of Israel. This altered spelling with an 'I' instead of 'E' gives the traditional name a contemporary twist while maintaining its powerful biblical associations. Izekiel remains relatively uncommon, making it attractive to parents seeking a name with spiritual significance but a distinctive edge. The name offers the friendly nickname options 'Ike' or 'Zeke,' balancing its formal gravitas with approachable familiarity.
Pronounced i-ZEE-kee-ul.
As of October 2026, Izekiel ranked #3800 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3716 for boys in 2024.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,819 | 20 | 10.8 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,536 | 22 | 12.3 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,297 | 24 | 13.7 |
| 2022 | #3,806 | 29 | 16.6 |
| 2023 | #4,045 | 27 | 15.8 |
| 2024 | #3,716 | 30 | 17.4 |
| 2025 | #3,800 | 29 | 17 |