Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
“free man” · French
#2
Aliza
GirlHebrew· “joyful”
- Meaning
- joyful
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEE-zuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #675
- US babies 2025
- 420
- Best rank
- #659 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Aliza
Aliza is a Hebrew name that means “joyful”.
Aliza is a Hebrew name meaning joyful or cheerful, from a root related to the verb alaz, to rejoice, which appears in biblical poetry. As a given name it belongs to modern Hebrew rather than to the Bible, and it is familiar in Israel and among Jewish families elsewhere, where it is pronounced ah-LEE-zah. In English it sits close to Eliza, a short form of Elizabeth, and to Aliyah, but the three names have separate origins. Liza and Ali are natural nicknames, and the spelling Aleeza is also used.
Popularity over time
Aliza first appears in US Social Security records in 1952. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 26 different years, starting in 2000. Its best national rank was #659 in 2024, and the most babies received it in 2023, when 445 were named Aliza. In 2025, 420 babies were named Aliza, and it ranked #675 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,155 in 1980, #946 in 2000, #825 in 2010, and #675 in 2025. Of the 11,970 US girls named Aliza since records began, 30% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 3,085 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Georgina, Jenesis, Adalee, Dani, and Chana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aliza ranked highest in New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #239 | 34 |
| Connecticut | #399 | 7 |
| New York | #421 | 41 |
| Minnesota | #423 | 12 |
| Maryland | #428 | 12 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Aliza is usually pronounced uh-LEE-zuh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-za”.
Middle names for Aliza
A few middle names that flow with Aliza: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aliza
Similar names
Eliza Girl
ih-LY-zuh
“short for Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath'” · English
#115
Daleyza Girl
dah-LAY-zuh
“modern coinage of uncertain origin” · American (modern coinage)
#538
Isabelle Girl
IH-zuh-behl
“form of Elizabeth; my God is an oath” · French
#166
Makayla Girl
muh-KAY-luh
“modern form of Michaela; who is like God?” · American (modern coinage)
#568
Isabel Girl
IH-zuh-behl
“my God is an oath” · Spanish
#177
Aliyah Girl
uh-LEE-uh
“exalted; ascent” · Arabic
#263
Elliana Girl
el-ee-AH-nuh
“my God has answered” · Hebrew
#139
Malia Girl
muh-LEE-uh
“Hawaiian form of Mary” · Hawaiian
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Amira Girl
uh-MEER-uh
“princess; commander” · Arabic
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Daniella Girl
dan-YEHL-uh
“God is my judge” · Hebrew
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Samara Girl
suh-MAHR-uh
Hebrew
#320
Annalise Girl
AN-uh-lees
“combination of Anna and Lise” · German
#409
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aliza mean?
Aliza is a Hebrew name that means “joyful”.
What is the origin of the name Aliza?
Aliza has Hebrew roots. Aliza is a Hebrew name meaning joyful or cheerful, from a root related to the verb alaz, to rejoice, which appears in biblical poetry.
Is Aliza a popular name?
Yes. Aliza ranked #675 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Aliza a boy or girl name?
Aliza is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Aliza?
Aliza is usually pronounced uh-LEE-zuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings