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Aziza

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Pronounced a-ZEE-za /ʕa.ˈziː.za/Medium

Meaning: Powerful, respected, belovedMedium

In 30 seconds: Aziza is an Arabic name meaning 'powerful, respected, beloved'.
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Origin MediumArabic, Uzbek, Kyrgyz
MeaningPowerful, respected, beloved
U.S. rank (2024)#2924 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births56 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,918

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319732024

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

History & Origin

Aziza is an Arabic name rich in meaning, glossed as 'powerful, respected, beloved'. It is the feminine form of a widely used Arabic root and carries strong, warm connotations at once. The name is well established across the Arabic-speaking world.

Related forms include Azize and the Turkic spellings Eziz and Əziz, all from the same root. Egyptian pioneer Aziza Amir and singer Aziza Jalal are among its real bearers.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Aziza 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 - Aziza — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AzizeƏzizEziz

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Aziza Amir (1901–1952)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Aziza Jalal (1958–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Aziza…

Aziz— The masculine root that Aziza is the feminine form of.
Aisha— Another well-loved Arabic girl's name with a warm, esteemed sense.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Aziza mean?

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

How do you pronounce Aziza?

It's commonly said a-ZEE-za /ʕa.ˈziː.za/.

Is Aziza a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Aziza?

In 2024, Aziza ranked #2924 in the U.S. for girls, with 56 births recorded.