Rising since 1990, #2,006 for boys today.
Popularity of Aziz since 1972
Babies named Aziz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 188 |
| 1990s | 301 |
| 2000s | 332 |
| 2010s | 521 |
| 2020s | 444 |
Meaning & origin
Aziz has been recorded in U.S. births since 1972, and its usage has steadily climbed, particularly from the 1990s onward. In 2025, the name ranks 2006 with approximately 1 in 22,774 newborn boys receiving it. Its peak year so far is 2024, reflecting growing interest. The name is most popular in states like Illinois, Virginia, and New York, which have significant Muslim American communities. Despite its relatively low rank, Aziz is a culturally significant name with deep roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, making it a meaningful choice for families honoring that heritage.
Aziz derives from the Arabic root ʿ-z-z, conveying strength and honor. It appears in the Quran as an epithet for God (Al-Aziz, 'the Almighty') and was adopted as a personal name across the Muslim world. In Arabic, the name is used both as a given name and a surname, and it gained some usage in non-Arabic-speaking countries through Muslim communities.
Where Aziz is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aziz” around the world
Where Aziz lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Azi
Sibling names for Aziz
Names that share Aziz's style, for a brother or sister.
