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Alaz

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-LAHZ /ɑˈlɑz/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish alaz, 'a flame; a blaze/tongue of fire'Low

In 30 seconds: A flame; a blaze of fire: Alaz is Turkish. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ah-LAHZ').
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Origin LowTurkish
MeaningFrom the Turkish alaz, 'a flame; a blaze/tongue of fire'
U.S. rank (2024)#9904 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420162024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alaz comes from the Turkish alaz, 'a flame; a blaze/tongue of fire'. A crisp, modern name (said 'ah-LAHZ').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, a-flame at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Alaz means 'a flame; a blaze of fire' in Turkish — a crisp, fiery name (said 'ah-LAHZ').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Alaz — Turkish etymology

Variations

AlazAlev

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alaz mean?

Alaz is Turkish for 'a flame; a blaze/tongue of fire'.

How do you pronounce Alaz?

It's said ah-LAHZ /ɑˈlɑz/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alaz a boy or girl name?

Alaz is a boy's name.

How popular is Alaz?

Alaz is a very rare name in the U.S.

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