Declining since 2004, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Alyzza since 1990
Babies named Alyzza per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 127 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Alyzza is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 1990, a time when inventive spellings and distinctive sounds were gaining popularity. It has always been rare, ranking 10,917th in 2025 with only about 1 in 200,908 girls receiving the name. Its peak year was 2004, after which its use steadily declined. The name did not appear in any top states, suggesting its usage is geographically scattered. The trajectory since 2004 has been downward, indicating that Alyzza is likely a product of a short-lived naming trend rather than a lasting classic.
Alyzza is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1990. It likely arose as a creative spelling of Aliza (a Hebrew name meaning "joyful") or as a diminutive of Alicia. The name follows a trend of inventing names with the popular -a ending and the distinctive "zz" sound. Its use has remained rare, with no clear etymological or cultural root beyond modern English naming conventions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ally, Lyssa, Aly
Sibling names for Alyzza
Names that share Alyzza's style, for a brother or sister.
