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Alitza
How to Pronounce Alitza
Pronounced ah-LEET-sah /ɑˈlit.sə/Medium
Meaning: A form of Aliza — from Hebrew, 'joy; joyful; happiness'; also used as a modern Latin-American coinage; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Alitza is a form of Aliza — from Hebrew, 'joy; joyful; happiness'; it is also used as a modern Latin-American coinage (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, joyful name (said 'ah-LEET-sah'; nickname Litza).
In the U.S. it appears across Jewish and Hispanic families. Rare, joy-and-happiness at the root, and joyful.
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What does the name Alitza mean?
Alitza is a form of Aliza — Hebrew 'joy; happiness'; also a modern coinage, so the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Alitza?
It's said ah-LEET-sah /ɑˈlit.sə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Alitza a boy or girl name?
Alitza is a girl's name.
How popular is Alitza?
Alitza is a rare name in the U.S.













