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Alize

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Pronounced al-EEZ-eh /æl.ˈiz.ɛ/Medium

Meaning: Nobleness, nobilityMedium

In 30 seconds: Alize is a Basque girl's name meaning 'nobleness' or 'nobility'.
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Origin MediumBasque
MeaningNobleness, nobility
U.S. rank (2024)#2879 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births57 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,279

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219872024

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

History & Origin

Alize is given as a Basque name meaning nobleness, a sense it shares with the wider Alice family. The tennis player Alizé Cornet, who spells it with an accent, is a well-known bearer. Related forms include Alice and the Spanish Alícia.

The accented Alizé gives the name a clipped, French-tinged finish. Its listed variations, from Alisa to Heidi, show how broadly the 'noble' root has branched.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Alize is 'nobleness, nobility', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Alize — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AlisaAlíciaAliceHeidiAda

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Alizé Cornet (1990–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Alizé Lim (1990–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Alize…

Alice— A variation sharing the 'nobility' meaning at the root of Alize.
Alisa— A related form listed among Alize's variations.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Alize mean?

Alize is usually explained as meaning 'nobleness, nobility' and is most often linked with Basque tradition.

How do you pronounce Alize?

It's commonly said al-EEZ-eh /æl.ˈiz.ɛ/.

Is Alize a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Alize is used as a girl name.

How popular is Alize?

In 2024, Alize ranked #2879 in the U.S. for girls, with 57 births recorded.