Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Alizea since 1996
Babies named Alizea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 188 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Alizea is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1996, during a trend toward creative, melodic names. Its peak year was 2005, with a few dozen births, but it has never entered the top 1,000 rankings. Since 2022, usage has been rising slightly, but it remains rare. The name is used almost exclusively for girls and carries no traditional meaning, likely formed by combining the sound of Aliza or Alize with the fashionable -ea suffix. Its appeal lies in its smooth, three-syllable rhythm and the popular 'Z' sound. Alizea has not recorded any top-state concentrations, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use across the country.
Alizea first appeared in U.S. records in 1996, during a wave of invented names ending in -ea and similar sounds. It may blend elements of Aliza (a Hebrew name meaning 'joyful') or Alize (a French-influenced respelling of Elise). The name's rise reflects broader trends in creative, phonetic name formation rather than a deep historical tradition.
“Alizea” around the world
Where Alizea lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Zea, Liz
Sibling names for Alizea
Names that share Alizea's style, for a brother or sister.
