Holding steady, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Alyzah since 1998
Babies named Alyzah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 180 |
| 2020s | 137 |
Meaning & origin
Alyzah is a modern, creatively spelled name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998. It has maintained a stable but low level of popularity, ranking 4,987 in 2025 with about 1 in 61,818 girls receiving the name. Its peak year was 2024, and it shows no strong upward or downward trend. The name is most common in Texas and California, reflecting broader naming trends in those states. Parents drawn to Alyzah are likely seeking a melodic, feminine name with a contemporary feel, blending sounds from familiar names like Aliyah and Eliza. Its meaning remains open to interpretation, as it is not derived from a single historical root. Alyzah exemplifies the modern American tendency to create unique names by respelling or combining elements from different traditions.
Alyzah is a modern invented name, likely inspired by names such as Aliza (Hebrew, meaning 'joyful') or Aliyah (Arabic, meaning 'exalted' or 'ascending'). It follows a fashionable pattern of femininity with the -zah suffix, common in contemporary American naming. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1998 and has seen modest but stable use since.
Where Alyzah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aly, Lyzzy
Sibling names for Alyzah
Names that share Alyzah's style, for a brother or sister.
