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Jaziya

JAH-zee-yah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Jaziyah or related to Arabic jazā' meaning 'reward' or 'recompense'.

2025 rank (girls)
#7,491
Babies named in 2025
14
Peak popularity
2010
2025 frequency
1 in 114,805 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2011

Declining since 2011, #7,491 for girls today.

Popularity of Jaziya since 2004

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

13253820102020Most births 2010Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s104
2010s223
2020s72

Meaning & origin

Jaziya debuted in U.S. records in 2004 and reached its peak popularity in 2010. Since 2011, its usage has been declining. In 2025, it ranked 7,491, with an estimated 1 in 114,805 baby girls receiving the name. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. states, reflecting its rare and scattered use. Jaziya is a modern name, likely a creative respelling or variant of Arabic-derived names like Jaziyah, and fits into the trend of distinctive, phonetically pleasing names ending in 'iya' or 'yah'. Its uncertain etymology makes it a fresh choice for parents seeking a unique but approachable name.

Jaziya is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 2004. It may be a creative variant of the Arabic name Jaziyah, which derives from the root j-z-y meaning 'to reward' or 'to suffice'. Alternatively, it could be a respelling or elaboration of Jazzy or a feminine form of Jaz. The name lacks a long historical tradition and its rise reflects contemporary trends in unique given names.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jaz, Jazi, Ziya

Variants: Jaziyah, Jazzya, Jazya

Sibling names for Jaziya

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

Sisters: Aaliyah, Zara, Layla, Nyla, Inaya

Brothers: Zayn, Jaylen, Khalil, Amir, Xavier

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jaziya mean?
The exact meaning is uncertain. It is likely a modern variant of Jaziyah, which may be related to the Arabic word jazā', meaning 'reward' or 'recompense'.
How popular is the name Jaziya?
Jaziya is rare. In 2025, it ranked 7,491 in the U.S., with about 1 in 114,805 baby girls given the name.
Is Jaziya a boy or girl name?
Jaziya is almost exclusively used for girls. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004 and has consistently been given to girls.