MallowbyNames

Alizay

أليزايAL-ee-zay · The name is of uncertain origin; it may be a modern coinage or a variant of Aliza (Hebrew: joyous) or Aaliyah (Arabic: exalted, sublime).

2025 rank (girls)
#5,238
Babies named in 2025
24
Peak popularity
2010
2025 frequency
1 in 66,969 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2011

Declining since 2011, #5,238 for girls today.

Popularity of Alizay since 1995

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

234568200020102020Most births 2010Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s65
2000s324
2010s450
2020s219

Meaning & origin

Alizay entered the U.S. naming scene in 1995, a relatively recent arrival that quickly climbed in popularity. It reached its peak rank in 2010, but since 2011, its usage has been steadily falling, and by 2025 it ranked 5,238 with approximately 1 in 66,969 newborn girls given the name. The name has been most popular in Texas and California. The name's sudden emergence and subsequent decline suggest it was a modern, fashionable creation rather than a name with deep historical roots. Parents drawn to Alizay likely appreciate its melodic sound and resemblance to more established names like Aaliyah and Aliza, though its meaning remains open to interpretation.

Alizay first appeared in U.S. records in 1995, suggesting a modern coinage likely influenced by names like Aliza and Aaliyah. Its rising popularity in the 2000s and subsequent decline reflects typical patterns of fashionable invented names.

Where Alizay is most popular

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

Alizay” around the world

Where Alizay lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ali, Lizzy, Zay

Variants: Alize, Alizae, Alizah

Sibling names for Alizay

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Alizay mean?
The meaning of Alizay is uncertain. It may be a modern combination of sounds derived from names like Aliza (Hebrew for 'joyous') or Aaliyah (Arabic for 'exalted'). Its origin is not definitively traced to a single language or meaning.
How popular is Alizay right now?
As of 2025, Alizay ranked 5,238 in the United States, meaning about 1 in 66,969 newborn girls received the name. Its peak popularity was in 2010, and it has been declining in use since 2011.
Is Alizay a boy's or a girl's name?
Alizay is almost exclusively used as a name for girls.