Ariza
An Arabic feminine name meaning "noble, virtuoso".
Name Census estimates that about 627 living Americans carry the first name Ariza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ariza today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ariza births was 2010 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ariza. 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
627
~ 1 in 546,658 Americans
Peak year
2010
57 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,978
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Ariza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ariza 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 307 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ariza remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ariza 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 Ariza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Arizas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ariza
The name Ariza is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "ariz," meaning "broad" or "wide." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period, around the 7th to 13th centuries.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ariza can be traced back to Islamic literature and historical documents from the golden age of the Abbasid Caliphate. During this time, the name was given to both men and women, often signifying a person of noble or distinguished lineage.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Ariza was a renowned 9th-century poet and scholar from Basra, Iraq, known as Ariza al-Basri. He was celebrated for his contributions to Arabic literature and linguistics.
In the 11th century, an influential figure named Ariza al-Andalusi, a poet and philosopher from Cordoba, Spain, gained recognition for his works on Islamic theology and mysticism. His writings had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of the time.
During the 13th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian, Ariza al-Dimashqi, born in Damascus, Syria, became known for his extensive knowledge of Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) and Islamic jurisprudence.
Another notable figure bearing the name Ariza was a 14th-century Persian poet and mystic, Ariza al-Shirazi, who wrote extensively on Sufism and the spiritual path. His poetic works were widely celebrated and influenced the literary traditions of the region.
In the 16th century, a renowned Turkish architect and engineer, Ariza Sinan, made significant contributions to the architectural landscape of the Ottoman Empire. He was responsible for designing and constructing numerous mosques, palaces, and other important structures, including the famous Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, Turkey.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the name Ariza and left their mark in various fields, such as literature, philosophy, religion, and architecture.
People
Ariza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ariza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ariza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ariza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 627 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ariza 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 546,658 US residents.
Is Ariza a common name?
We classify Ariza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 633 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ariza most popular?
The single biggest year for Ariza was 2010, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ariza is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ariza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ariza 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.