Declining since 2018, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Aliz since 1998
Babies named Aliz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s | 98 |
Meaning & origin
Aliz is an uncommon modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998. Its highest point of use came in 2018, when it peaked in popularity; since then it has been on a declining trajectory. As of 2025, the name ranks 6,325th, with a rarity of about 1 in 89,293 births. Aliz has not appeared in any state's top names lists, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use. The name likely originated as a creative respelling, possibly influenced by the French word alizé or as a shortening of Alizé, a name that gained some attention in the early 2000s. Its meaning remains ambiguous, as it is not tied to a traditional etymology. Parents choosing Aliz today are selecting a distinctive, modern-sounding name with a sleek, two-syllable rhythm.
Aliz is a rare modern name in the United States, first recorded in 1998. It may be a respelling of the French word alizé (trade wind) or a variant of Alice influenced by names like Liz. Its exact derivation is not well attested, and it is best understood as a contemporary invented name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Liz
Variants: Alizé, Alize
Sibling names for Aliz
Names that share Aliz's style, for a brother or sister.
