Declining since 2015, #1,484 for girls today.
Popularity of Aranza since 1991
Babies named Aranza per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 413 |
| 2010s | 1,927 |
| 2020s | 950 |
Meaning & origin
Aranza first appeared in U.S. records in 1991 and climbed to a peak rank of 1,484 in 2014, reflecting a broader trend of Basque-inspired names entering Hispanic communities. In 2025, the name sits at rank 1,484, with 1 in 11,162 newborns receiving it. Since 2015, its usage has been falling, yet it remains concentrated in Texas, California, and Indiana, where Hispanic populations are largest. The name's origin as a truncation of the Marian title Aránzazu gives it a devotional undertone, though its modern use is primarily secular and stylish.
Aranza is most likely a shortened form of Aránzazu, a Basque place name referring to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aránzazu in the Basque Country. The name's meaning is often tied to 'thornbush' or 'place of thorns' from Basque 'arantza' (thorn). It became popular in Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in Mexico, as a given name.
Where Aranza is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ara, Anza, Ari, Zaza
Variants: Aránzazu, Aranzazú
Sibling names for Aranza
Names that share Aranza's style, for a brother or sister.
