Loza

♀ Girl

Pronounced LOH-zah /ˈloʊ.zɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Amharic (Ethiopian), 'an almond; the almond tree' (linked to the biblical place Luz, 'almond tree'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: An almond; the almond tree: Loza is Amharic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LOH-zah').

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Origin LowAmharic, Hebrew

MeaningFrom the Amharic (Ethiopian), 'an almond; the almond tree' (linked to the biblical place Luz, 'almond tree'); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#9230 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 144

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

Loza comes from the Amharic (Ethiopian), 'an almond; the almond tree' (linked to the biblical place Luz, 'almond tree'; routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'LOH-zah').

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, an-almond at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Loza means 'an almond; the almond tree' in Amharic (linked to the biblical Luz, 'almond tree') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'LOH-zah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Loza — routes uncertain

Variations

LozahLooza

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Loza mean?

Loza is Amharic for 'an almond; the almond tree' (linked to the biblical Luz); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Loza?

It's said LOH-zah /ˈloʊ.zɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Loza a boy or girl name?

Loza is a girl's name.

How popular is Loza?

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