Aziz Boy
Origin(s)
Arabic; Persian
Meaning
Arabic: powerful; Persian: respected
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Aziz is of Arabic origin, commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is often associated with strength and respect, reflecting positive attributes. In Islamic tradition, one of the names of God is Al-Aziz, meaning 'the Mighty' or 'the Powerful'. The name is also found in Persian-speaking regions, where it carries similar connotations.
Trend Summary
The name Aziz has seen consistent use in various cultures, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries.
Similar Names
Amin, Ziad, Nabil, Khalid, Hassan, Zahir, Adil
Variants
- Aziz
- Azize
International Variants
- Aziz (Arabic)
- Aziz (Persian)
Famous people named Aziz
Aziz Ansari is an American comedian, actor, and writer known for his role in the television series 'Parks and Recreation'.
Aziz Sancar is a Turkish-American biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2015 for his work on DNA repair.
Fictional characters named Aziz
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aziz was first seen in the United States in 1971. Aziz has ranked as high as #1265 nationally which occurred in 2024 and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Aziz has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Aziz (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 16 | |
| CA | 9 | |
| IL | 9 | |
| PA | 9 | |
| VA | 6 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| MD | 5 | |
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 35 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 38 |
| 1999 | 48 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 39 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2013 | 62 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 63 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 61 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2022 | 76 |
| 2023 | 82 |
| 2024 | 95 |