Alyzae
A unique feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning "precious" or "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the first name Alyzae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alyzae today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alyzae births was 2010 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alyzae. 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
140
~ 1 in 2,448,245 Americans
Peak year
2010
15 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,199
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Alyzae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alyzae 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 73 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alyzae 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 Alyzae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alyzaes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Alyzae
The given name Alyzae is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origins or etymological roots in any particular language or culture. It appears to be a creative spelling variation or combination of more common names like Alyssa, Aliza, or Eliza.
Despite its unique spelling, there is little historical evidence or recorded usage of the name Alyzae prior to the late 20th century. No ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records mention this name, as it does not seem to have any direct ties to specific cultural traditions or linguistic origins.
The earliest documented examples of the name Alyzae are likely from birth records or personal naming choices in recent decades. However, it is challenging to pinpoint the exact first recorded instance or trace its initial popularization without comprehensive name databases or genealogical records.
Due to its relatively modern and unconventional nature, there are no widely recognized historical figures or famous individuals throughout history who bore the name Alyzae. Most documented instances are likely limited to contemporary individuals, particularly in Western countries where creative name spelling and blending have become more common.
While the name Alyzae may hold personal significance or appeal for some families, it does not have a rich historical narrative or cultural background to draw upon. Its origins remain relatively obscure, and its usage is primarily confined to modern times, making it a unique and distinctive name choice in the present era.
People
Alyzae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alyzae 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
Alyzae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alyzae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 140 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alyzae 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 2,448,245 US residents.
Is Alyzae a common name?
We classify Alyzae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 141 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alyzae most popular?
The single biggest year for Alyzae was 2010, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alyzae is about 15 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 Alyzae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alyzae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alyzae 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 Alyzae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alyzae 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 Alyzae 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 Americans are named Alyzae?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.