Aizah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "mighty" or "powerful".
Name Census estimates that about 615 living Americans carry the first name Aizah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aizah today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aizah births was 2016 (80 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aizah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
615
~ 1 in 557,324 Americans
Peak year
2016
80 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,875
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Aizah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aizah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 437 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aizah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aizah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aizah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aizahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Aizah, while New Jersey, Virginia, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 49 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aizah
The name Aizah is thought to have its origins in the Arabic language, derived from the root word "aiza" which means "strong" or "mighty." It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, particularly in regions where Arabic culture and language had a significant influence, such as the Middle East and parts of North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aizah can be traced back to the 12th century, where it was mentioned in a collection of Arabic poetry from that era. The name gained popularity among Muslim communities, possibly due to its association with strength and resilience, qualities that were highly valued in those times.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aizah. One of the earliest recorded figures was Aizah bint al-Qadir, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in Baghdad during the 12th century. She was celebrated for her contributions to Arabic literature and her mastery of the Arabic language.
In the 14th century, Aizah al-Hawari was a prominent physician and scholar from the city of Damascus. She was renowned for her expertise in medicine and her teachings, which influenced generations of medical practitioners in the region.
During the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century, Aizah Khanum was a highly respected noblewoman and philanthropist. She established several schools and charitable institutions, leaving a lasting legacy in the fields of education and social welfare.
In the 19th century, Aizah Taymur was an Egyptian writer and feminist activist. She played a crucial role in advocating for women's rights and education in Egypt, and her works were instrumental in shaping the feminist movement in the region.
Another notable figure was Aizah al-Hidrisi, a 20th-century Moroccan writer and intellectual. Her works explored themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the role of women in society, making her an influential voice in the literary and intellectual circles of her time.
While the name Aizah has its roots in Arabic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world, each adding their own unique cultural interpretations and meanings to the name.
People
Aizah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aizah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aizah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aizah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 615 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aizah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 557,324 US residents.
Is Aizah a common name?
We classify Aizah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 619 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aizah most popular?
The single biggest year for Aizah was 2016, when 80 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aizah is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aizah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aizah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.