Alyza
Girl name · #2360 in 2025 · Uniqueness 71/100
In 2025, 77 baby girls were named Alyza, placing it at #2360 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2236, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 23,377 girls born in 2025 was named Alyza.
Babies named Alyza per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 35-year story
Alyza first appears in the Social Security records in 1990, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2004, when 92 girls were named Alyza — good for #1999 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Alyza against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Alyza in class?
Alyza scores 71 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Alyza will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Alyza is most common
Geography matters for names, and Alyza is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Alyzas were CA (18), TX (11), NY (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Alyza
Statistically, parents drawn to Alyza tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Elyza, Alyna, Amaria, Anela, and Ania.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Alyza | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | #2354 |
| 2024 | 72 | #2491 |
| 2023 | 69 | #2555 |
| 2022 | 72 | #2490 |
| 2021 | 59 | #2848 |
| 2020 | 78 | #2277 |
| 2019 | 73 | #2428 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2677 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2925 |
| 2016 | 68 | #2594 |
| 2015 | 84 | #2236 |
| 2014 | 59 | #2888 |
| 2013 | 53 | #3076 |
| 2012 | 61 | #2832 |
| 2011 | 62 | #2796 |
| 2010 | 72 | #2538 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2643 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2718 |
| 2007 | 72 | #2568 |
| 2006 | 75 | #2459 |
| 2005 | 48 | #3212 |
| 2004 | 92 | #1999 |
| 2003 | 64 | #2522 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2854 |
| 2001 | 45 | #3091 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Alyza a popular girl name?
Alyza ranked #2360 among girls in 2025 with 77 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2236.
When was the name Alyza most popular?
Alyza peaked in 2004, when 92 American girls received the name (ranked #1999 that year). Since 2004 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Alyza?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 23,377 newborn American girls was named Alyza. It scores 71/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.