Alize

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-LEE-zay /ɑˈli.zeɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the French alize, 'a trade wind; a steady sea breeze'; also used as a modern coinage; used for both sexes; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A trade wind: Alize is a French word-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (said 'ah-LEE-zay').

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Origin LowFrench, American

MeaningFrom the French alize, 'a trade wind; a steady sea breeze'; also used as a modern coinage; used for both sexes; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#10753 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 350

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Alize comes from the French alize, 'a trade wind; a steady sea breeze'; also used as a modern coinage (routes uncertain, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'ah-LEE-zay').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word/coinage name. Rare, a-trade-wind at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alize comes from the French alize, 'a trade wind; a steady sea breeze' — a lyrical name, used for both sexes (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ah-LEE-zay').

Overall data confidence 26%

References — Alize — French word; unisex; routes uncertain

Variations

AlizaeAlizayAlize

Nicknames

Ali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alize mean?

Alize is French for 'a trade wind; a steady sea breeze'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Alize?

It's said ah-LEE-zay /li.ze/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alize a boy or girl name?

Alize is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Alize?

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