Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Beza since 2003
Babies named Beza per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Beza is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003, a year when its usage was statistically negligible. Its greatest popularity came in 2007, when it achieved its peak rank, yet even then it remained a fringe choice. Today, Beza is given to roughly 1 in every 229,610 newborn girls, placing it far outside the top 10,000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable but minimal, never gaining broad adoption. It has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use across the country. Beza's etymology is uncertain; it may derive from an Ethiopian word meaning 'abundance' or be a variant of the name Biza. As a modern, uncommonly used name, Beza offers a distinctive option for parents seeking something outside the mainstream.
Beza first appeared in U.S. records in the 2000s. It may be a diminutive or variant of the Ethiopian name Biza, which itself is of uncertain origin. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage derived from the Ethiopian word 'beza' meaning 'abundance' or 'plenty'. The name remains rare in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Biza
Sibling names for Beza
Names that share Beza's style, for a brother or sister.
