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π Alizah
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How to Pronounce Alizah
Pronounced ah-LEE-zuh
π Hear it /ΙΛΛliΛ.zΙ/ High β§ copy
Meaning: joyful, cheerful, merry High β§ copy
In 30 seconds: Alizah is a Hebrew name meaning joyful or cheerful, a variant of Aliza. It has a light musical sound and carries a beautiful expression of happiness in the Jewish naming tradition.
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Meaning joyful, cheerful, merry
U.S. rank (2025) #2139 β Rising
2025 U.S. births 87 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year 2022
Total births (all-time) β 1,372
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 2022 1990 2025 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data .
History & Origin Alizah is a variant spelling of the Hebrew Aliza, meaning joyful or cheerful, from the root aliz. It is used in Jewish communities as a name expressing happiness and positivity.
Alizah has grown in use in Jewish communities and among non-Jewish parents drawn to its melodic sound and positive meaning. The -ah ending is a common Hebrew feminine suffix that gives it an authentic Hebrew feel.
Did you know? In Hebrew, the word aliz (joyful) shares a spiritual sense with simcha (Χ©ΧΧΧ) β joy β one of the most central values in Jewish life, where celebrations are called simchas and joyfulness is considered a religious obligation.
Overall data confidence 88%
Brown, Driver, Briggs Hebrew Lexicon β reference for Alizah Behind the Name: Aliza β name etymology referenceVariations Aliza Alizha Aleeza Alisa
Nicknames Ali Liza
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Alizahβ¦ Aliza β standard Hebrew spelling of same name Eliza β similar sound with different Hebrew root Ayla β Hebrew name of similar feel and brevity Noa β Hebrew feminine name with similar joyful quality Shira β Hebrew name meaning song with similar positive feel Frequently Asked What does Alizah mean? Alizah means joyful or cheerful in Hebrew, from the root aliz.
How do you pronounce Alizah? Alizah is pronounced ah-LEE-zuh (/ΙΛΛliΛ.zΙ/), with three syllables.
Is Alizah a girl's name? Yes, Alizah is a feminine Hebrew name.
How popular is the name Alizah? Alizah is used in Jewish communities and growing among parents who appreciate its melodic Hebrew sound.
