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Azizah

ah-ZEE-zah · Mighty, beloved, or respected; also associated with strength and power.

2025 rank (girls)
#11,932
Babies named in 2025
7
Peak popularity
2019
2025 frequency
1 in 229,610 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2012

Rising since 2012, #11,932 for girls today.

Popularity of Azizah since 1978

Babies named Azizah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

51015198020002020Most births 2019Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s6
1980s36
1990s25
2000s35
2010s57
2020s44

Meaning & origin

Azizah is a name that has been rising in popularity since 2012, reaching a peak in 2019. In 2025, it ranked 11,932, with an estimated 1 in 229,610 newborns given the name. While still relatively uncommon, its steady upward trajectory suggests growing appeal among families seeking a name with strong cultural and spiritual roots. The name is almost exclusively given to girls, though it shares a root with the male name Aziz. Azizah has not yet registered in the top states lists, indicating its use remains geographically diffuse. Its etymology ties it to the Arabic root for might and honor, making it a meaningful choice for those connected to Islamic heritage.

Azizah is the feminine form of Aziz, derived from the Arabic root 'izz, meaning strength or might. It is a common name in Muslim communities, often used to denote dignity and honor. The name appears in Islamic tradition as an attribute of God, al-Aziz, 'the Almighty,' one of the 99 names of Allah.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Azi, Zizi, Zah

Variants: Aziza, Azyza, Azeeza, Azizat

Sibling names for Azizah

Names that share Azizah's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Layla, Fatima, Aisha, Amira, Yasmin

Brothers: Aziz, Omar, Hassan, Yusuf, Karim

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Azizah mean?
Azizah means 'mighty,' 'beloved,' or 'respected' in Arabic. It is the feminine form of Aziz, which is also one of the 99 names of God in Islam.
How popular is the name Azizah currently?
As of 2025, Azizah ranked 11,932 in the United States, with 1 in 229,610 babies receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising since 2012, peaking in 2019.
Is Azizah a boy or girl name?
Azizah is traditionally a feminine name, and as of the latest data, it is given almost exclusively to girls.