Aliza Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aliza is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aliza?
Aliza is spelled A-L-I-Z-A. The name has 5 letters.
Aliza at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Aliza means “joyful” or “merry” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Aliza is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, where it carries the meaning of joy or happiness.
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEE-zuh · 3 syllables
Aliza Popularity in 2025
Rank#675
Recorded Births420
- Girls usage fell 16 places to #675 and recorded 25 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Aliza Mean?
Aliza means “joyful” or “merry” in Hebrew.
Origin: Aliza is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, where it carries the meaning of joy or happiness.
How Do You Pronounce Aliza?
Pronunciationuh-LEE-zuh
Syllables3
Aliza Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 420 | #675 |
| 2024 | Girls | 445 | #659 |
| 2023 | Girls | 445 | #661 |
| 2022 | Girls | 385 | #751 |
| 2021 | Girls | 429 | #678 |
| 2020 | Girls | 427 | #669 |
| 2019 | Girls | 427 | #680 |
| 2018 | Girls | 410 | #709 |
| 2017 | Girls | 427 | #684 |
| 2016 | Girls | 424 | #689 |
| 2015 | Girls | 423 | #674 |
| 2014 | Girls | 339 | #818 |
| 2013 | Girls | 276 | #922 |
| 2012 | Girls | 305 | #872 |
| 2011 | Girls | 280 | #926 |
| 2010 | Girls | 325 | #825 |
| 2009 | Girls | 360 | #784 |
| 2008 | Girls | 324 | #858 |
| 2007 | Girls | 343 | #834 |
| 2006 | Girls | 314 | #854 |
| 2005 | Girls | 346 | #767 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2004 | Girls | 332 | #776 |
| 2003 | Girls | 291 | #839 |
When Was Aliza Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
445 recorded births
National rank #659
2023 · Girls
445 recorded births
National rank #661
2021 · Girls
429 recorded births
National rank #678
2020 · Girls
427 recorded births
National rank #669
Where Aliza Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #239 | 34 |
| CT | #393 | 7 |
| NY | #421 | 41 |
| MN | #422 | 12 |
| MD | #427 | 12 |
| PA | #452 | 23 |
| KS | #497 | 6 |
| MI | #589 | 13 |