Aleyza
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "noble and exalted".
Name Census estimates that about 440 living Americans carry the first name Aleyza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aleyza today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aleyza births was 2016 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aleyza. 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
440
~ 1 in 778,987 Americans
Peak year
2016
48 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,463
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Aleyza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aleyza from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 267 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aleyza remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleyza 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 Aleyza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aleyzas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Arizona recorded the most babies named Aleyza, while Arizona, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 96 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aleyza
The name Aleyza is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern region. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Alayza," which means "noble" or "exalted." This name's origins can be traced back to the 7th century, during the rise of Islam and the spread of Arabic culture across the Middle East and parts of Europe.
While there are no direct historical references to the name Aleyza in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its origins and meaning align with the values and traditions of the Arabic culture. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the medieval period, particularly in regions with significant Arabic influence.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Aleyza. One of the earliest recorded examples is Aleyza al-Andalusi (1025-1093), a renowned Andalusian poet and scholar from the Iberian Peninsula. Her works were widely celebrated and contributed to the literary and intellectual renaissance of the time.
Another notable figure was Aleyza bint Abi Bakr (990-1061), a respected Islamic scholar and jurist from the Abbasid Caliphate. She was known for her extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and played a significant role in shaping legal interpretations during her era.
In the 13th century, Aleyza al-Dimashqi (1210-1285) was a prominent Syrian physician and writer. Her contributions to the field of medicine were widely recognized, and she authored several influential treatises on various medical topics.
During the Ottoman Empire, Aleyza Khanum (1520-1585) was a prominent figure in the imperial court. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in shaping cultural and political affairs during her time.
More recently, Aleyza Al-Ghazzawi (1870-1935) was a renowned Egyptian feminist and advocate for women's rights. She played a pivotal role in the early stages of the Egyptian feminist movement and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for women in her society.
People
Aleyza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aleyza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aleyza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aleyza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 440 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aleyza 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 778,987 US residents.
Is Aleyza a common name?
We classify Aleyza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 443 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aleyza most popular?
The single biggest year for Aleyza was 2016, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aleyza is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aleyza in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aleyza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aleyza 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.
Is Aleyza still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aleyza in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aleyza can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Aleyza as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.