Aliza
Aliza is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “Joyful”, pronounced ah-LEE-zah. It ranked #675 in the United States in 2025, given to 420 babies, and peaked at #659 in 2024. Common nicknames: Ali, Liz, Lize.
How popular is Aliza in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Aliza mean, and where does it come from?
Aliza comes from the Hebrew aliz, "joyful" or "merry," and is one of a small group of Hebrew names — with Gila and Rina — that name an emotion outright rather than describing a quality or invoking God. It has been used in Israel since the early twentieth century, when the revival of spoken Hebrew brought a wave of such names into everyday use, and it travels well because English speakers hear it as a cousin of Eliza and Alicia and rarely stumble over it. In Jewish communities outside Israel it often serves as the Hebrew name paired with an English one that begins with the same sound.
How is Aliza used around the world?
Aliza is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 5+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Aliza?
Famous People Named Aliza
- Aliza Gur — Israeli actress and model, Miss Israel 1960
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Aliza mean?
Aliza is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joyful." Aliza comes from the Hebrew aliz, "joyful" or "merry," and is one of a small group of Hebrew names — with Gila and Rina — that name an emotion outright rather than describing a quality or invoking God. It has been used in Israel since the early twentieth century, when the revival of spoken Hebrew brought a wave of such names into everyday use, and it travels well because English speakers hear it as a cousin of Eliza and Alicia and rarely stumble over it.
How do you pronounce Aliza?
Aliza is pronounced ah-LEE-zah. Common variations include Alizah, Aleeza, Alitza.
Is Aliza a girl name?
Yes, Aliza is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ali, Liz, Lize.