Alizeh
A feminine Muslim name meaning "one who lives close to God".
Name Census estimates that about 272 living Americans carry the first name Alizeh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alizeh today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alizeh births was 2019 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alizeh. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Alizeh with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
272
~ 1 in 1,260,126 Americans
Peak year
2019
22 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,382
Tracked since 1999
Census
Alizeh in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 206 people with the first name Alizeh, which placed it at #37,688 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#37,688
National first-name rank
People counted
206
206 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
73.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alizeh
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alizeh is Asian/Pacific Islander at 73.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.1%) and White (7.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Alizeh described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Alizeh at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander73.3% · 151
- Hispanic or Latino13.1% · 27
- White7.3% · 15
- Two or more races4.9% · 10
- Black or African American1.5% · 3
Popularity
Alizeh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alizeh from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 101 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alizeh 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 Alizeh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alizehs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, New York, California recorded the most babies named Alizeh, while California, New York, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alizeh
The name Alizeh originates from the Persian language, with its roots tracing back to ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran. The name is derived from the Persian word "Ālīzeh," which means "noble" or "highborn," reflecting a sense of aristocratic heritage and refined lineage.
In the early days of Persian civilization, names held significant cultural and symbolic importance, often bestowed upon individuals to reflect their family's social standing or aspirations. The name Alizeh likely gained prominence among the nobility and upper echelons of Persian society during the reign of various dynasties, such as the Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sassanid empires.
While the name's earliest recorded usage is shrouded in the mists of antiquity, some historical references suggest its association with notable figures and events. For instance, in the epic Persian poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings), composed by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century, there is a mention of a character named Alizeh, although the context and details surrounding this reference remain elusive.
Throughout the centuries, the name Alizeh has been carried by several influential individuals, leaving an indelible mark on various fields. One such figure was Alizeh Khatun, a prominent female poet and calligrapher who lived during the 16th century in the Persian realm. Her intricate calligraphic works and poetic compositions earned her widespread acclaim and a place in the annals of Persian literary history.
Another notable bearer of the name was Alizeh Vakil, a 19th-century Iranian woman who defied societal norms and became one of the first female entrepreneurs in her country. She established a successful textile business and is regarded as a pioneering figure in promoting women's economic empowerment during that era.
In the realm of music, Alizeh Farahani, a renowned Iranian classical singer born in 1951, has left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. Her soul-stirring renditions of traditional Persian melodies and her dedication to preserving the rich musical heritage have earned her numerous accolades and a devoted following worldwide.
The name Alizeh has also transcended geographical boundaries, with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds embracing it. One such example is Alizeh Agha, a Pakistani-American actress and model born in 1992, who has graced the silver screen with her captivating performances and striking presence.
While the name Alizeh may have evolved and taken on various nuances across different regions and cultures, its essence remains firmly rooted in its Persian origins, evoking a sense of nobility, grace, and refined elegance.
People
Alizeh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alizeh 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
Alizeh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alizeh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 272 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alizeh 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 1,260,126 US residents.
Is Alizeh a common name?
We classify Alizeh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 275 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alizeh most popular?
The single biggest year for Alizeh was 2019, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alizeh is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Alizeh in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 206 people with the name Alizeh, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #37,688 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Alizeh in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Alizeh?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Alizeh leans strongly female. 201 people counted with this name were female (98.5%), compared with 3 male bearers (1.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Alizeh?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alizeh is Asian/Pacific Islander at 73.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.1%) and White (7.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Alizeh most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Alizeh in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.3% (151 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Alizeh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alizeh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alizeh 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 Alizeh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alizeh 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 Alizeh 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.
How many people have Alizeh as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Alizeh, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.