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Aleyza

uh-LEE-zuh · of uncertain origin; possibly a modern respelling of Alyssa or Eliza

2025 rank (girls)
#4,758
Babies named in 2025
28
Peak popularity
2019
2025 frequency
1 in 57,402 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2018

Declining since 2018, #4,758 for girls today.

Popularity of Aleyza since 2013

Babies named Aleyza per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1632482020Most births 2016Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s267
2020s204

Meaning & origin

Aleyza is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2013. It reached its peak popularity in 2019, but has since declined, with its trajectory falling since 2018. In 2025, it ranked 4,758, with about 1 in 57,402 girls receiving the name. The name has been most common in Texas and California, reflecting broader trends in creative respellings popular in those states. Aleyza likely emerged as a variant of Alyssa or Eliza, following a pattern of using 'ey' to soften traditional names. Though its meaning is uncertain, it fits within a contemporary style of melodic, feminine names.

Aleyza is a modern American coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2013. It likely originated as a respelling of Alyssa (from the flower alyssum) or Eliza (a shortened form of Elizabeth), with the creative '-ey-' variant gaining popularity in the 2010s. The name has seen occasional use, primarily in Texas and California.

Where Aleyza is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Lee, Ley, Liza, Ali

Variants: Alyza, Alayza

Sibling names for Aleyza

Names that share Aleyza's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Ariana, Mia, Sofia, Olivia, Isabella

Brothers: Ethan, Liam, Noah, Mason, Lucas

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aleyza mean?
The meaning is uncertain; it is likely a modern respelling of Alyssa or Eliza, rather than a name with a distinct meaning.
How popular is Aleyza currently?
As of 2025, Aleyza ranked 4,758 in the U.S., with about 1 in 57,402 girls given the name that year.
Is Aleyza a boy or girl name?
Aleyza is almost exclusively used for girls.