Find out how popular the first name Alireza has been for the last 43 years (from 1977 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Alireza by gender

Based on the last 43 years of data, Alireza is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Alireza.

The history of the first name Alireza

The name Alireza has its origins in the Persian language, which is spoken in Iran and parts of Central Asia. It is a combination of two Persian words: "Ali" and "Reza."

Ali is a popular name in the Islamic world, derived from the name of Ali ibn Abi Talib, who was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the fourth caliph of Islam. The name Ali is believed to have been derived from the Arabic word "al-ali," meaning "the exalted one" or "the highest."

Reza, on the other hand, is a Persian name meaning "satisfaction" or "contentment." It is a shortened form of the name Abdur Reza, which means "servant of the satisfier" or "servant of the contented one."

The name Alireza has been in use for centuries in the Persian-speaking world, and it has been borne by several notable historical figures. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is Alireza Qomi, a renowned Persian scholar and poet who lived in the 15th century.

Another prominent figure with the name Alireza was Alireza Eftekhari, a prominent Iranian philosopher and writer who lived in the 19th century. He is known for his contributions to the intellectual and cultural movements of his time.

In the 20th century, Alireza Pahlavi was a member of the Iranian royal family and the younger son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran. He was born in 1966 and lived in exile after the Iranian Revolution of 1979.

Alireza Jahanbakhsh is a contemporary Iranian professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, the top division of Dutch football. He was born in 1993 and has represented the Iranian national team.

Another notable individual with the name Alireza is Alireza Firouzja, an Iranian chess grandmaster who is widely regarded as one of the brightest young talents in the game. He was born in 2003 and became the youngest ever chess grandmaster from Iran at the age of 14.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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