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Aziz

♂ Boy

Pronounced a-ZEEZ /ʕa.ˈziːz/Medium

Meaning: Powerful, respected, belovedMedium

In 30 seconds: Aziz is an Arabic boy's name meaning 'powerful, respected, beloved'.
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Origin MediumArabic, Persian, Turkish
MeaningPowerful, respected, beloved
U.S. rank (2024)#1727 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births95 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,778

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419712024

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

History & Origin

Aziz carries a rich set of meanings in Arabic, 'powerful', 'respected', and 'beloved' all at once. It is widely used across Arabic-speaking and Turkic regions, where the spellings Eziz and the Azerbaijani Əziz appear. Notable bearers include Egyptian official Aziz Sedky and Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar.

The crisp z sounds give the name a clean, memorable ring. Its layered meanings of strength and affection make it both dignified and warm.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Aziz is 'powerful, respected, beloved', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Aziz — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ƏzizEziz

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Aziz Sedky (1920–2008)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Aziz Sancar (1946–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Aziz…

Karim— An Arabic name sharing Aziz's tradition of names praising noble qualities.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Aziz mean?

Aziz is usually explained as meaning 'powerful, respected, beloved' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Aziz?

It's commonly said a-ZEEZ /ʕa.ˈziːz/.

Is Aziz a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Aziz?

In 2024, Aziz ranked #1727 in the U.S. for boys, with 95 births recorded.