Alyza Girl

Popularity: #871 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-LEE-zah //əˈliːzə//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: God is my salvation (Hebrew); variation of Eliza (English)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alyza is believed to be a variant of the name Eliza, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." This name transitioned through various languages, starting from Hebrew to Greek as Elisabet, then to Latin as Elisabetha, and eventually into Old French as Élisabeth. The name Eliza emerged as a diminutive form of Elisabeth in the English language, gaining popularity in the 18th century.

Alyza likely developed as a modern variation of Eliza, incorporating a unique spelling that reflects contemporary naming trends. Historically, the name Eliza has been borne by notable figures, including Eliza Hamilton, the wife of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, and Eliza Doolittle, a character in George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion" from the early 20th century.

The name's biblical counterpart, Elizabeth, is significant in Christian tradition, as it is associated with the mother of John the Baptist, a prominent figure in the New Testament. The King James Bible, published in 1611, further solidified the name's presence in English-speaking cultures, as it included Elizabeth among its many biblical names.

Culturally, names derived from Elizabeth have been associated with qualities such as loyalty and devotion, resonating with the meaning of the original Hebrew. The variations of the name, including Alyza, often carry connotations of strength and faithfulness, reflecting the enduring legacy of their biblical origins.

The name Alyza, while modern, connects to a rich historical tapestry that spans centuries, highlighting the evolution of language and naming practices.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Alyza, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ElizaAlinaAlyssaAmaraArianaAriaAyla

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alyza was first seen in the United States in 1990.

Alyza has ranked as high as #3404 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Alyza has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Alyza is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alyza was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alyza.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 77 77
2024 72 72
2023 69 69
2022 72 72
2021 59 59
2020 78 78
2019 73 73
2018 64 64
2017 56 56
2016 68 68
2015 84 84
2014 59 59
2013 53 53
2012 61 61
2011 62 62
2010 72 72
2009 69 69
2008 67 67
2007 72 72
2006 75 75
2005 48 48
2004 92 92
2003 64 64
2002 52 52
2001 45 45
2000 46 46
1999 34 34
1998 20 20
1997 16 16
1996 23 23
1995 16 16
1994 14 14
1993 9 9
1991 10 10
1990 6 6

Top States for Alyza (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 14
54%
TX 12
46%