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Aziz
BoyArabic· “powerful, beloved”
- Meaning
- powerful, beloved
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- uh-ZEEZ
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,008
- US babies 2025
- 75
- Best rank
- #1,736 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Aziz
Aziz is an Arabic name that means “powerful, beloved”.
Aziz is an Arabic name meaning "powerful," "respected" or "beloved," from the root '-z-z, "to be strong, dear." Al-Aziz, "the Almighty," is one of the names of God in Islam, and Abdul Aziz, "servant of the Almighty," is a common compound. The name is used widely in the Arab world, South Asia and Central Asia. It is said uh-ZEEZ. The feminine form is Aziza. The word aziz is also used in Persian, Turkish and Urdu to mean "dear," so the name reads as affectionate across many languages.
Popularity over time
Aziz first appears in US Social Security records in 1972. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,736 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 95 babies. In 2025, 75 babies were named Aziz, and it ranked #2,008 nationally. That is 36% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,440 in 1980, #2,334 in 2000, #3,246 in 2010, and #2,008 in 2025. Of the 1,849 US boys named Aziz since records began, 28% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 444 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Hazen, Kasper, Roen, Shayan, and Giorgio.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aziz ranked highest in Illinois, New Jersey, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | #1039 | 7 |
| New Jersey | #1041 | 5 |
| New York | #1062 | 11 |
| Virginia | #1105 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | #1114 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Aziz is usually pronounced uh-ZEEZ, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with A and ends in “-iz”.
Middle names for Aziz
A few middle names that flow with Aziz: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aziz
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aziz mean?
Aziz is an Arabic name that means “powerful, beloved”.
What is the origin of the name Aziz?
Aziz has Arabic roots. Aziz is an Arabic name meaning "powerful," "respected" or "beloved," from the root '-z-z, "to be strong, dear." Al-Aziz, "the Almighty," is one of the names of God in Islam, and Abdul Aziz, "servant of the Almighty," is a common compound.
Is Aziz a popular name?
Not especially. Aziz ranked #2,008 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Aziz a boy or girl name?
Aziz is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Aziz?
Aziz is usually pronounced uh-ZEEZ. 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