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Aleeza

Girl name · 62 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aleeza: 62 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 2010.

Aleeza is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from Aliza, meaning "joyful" or "happy." It shares roots with the Hebrew word for joy, and is sometimes considered a modern variant of Eliza or a feminine form of Eliezer. One well-known bearer is Aleeza Ben Shalom, the American-Israeli matchmaker and star of the Netflix series *Jewish Matchmaking*, who brought the name into popular culture. Another is Aleeza Kazmi, a Pakistani actress and model. While no major place names directly trace to Aleeza, the name's cheerful meaning resonates with parents seeking a positive, uplifting choice. It also appears in various spellings, such as Aliza or Aleeza, and has gained modest popularity in Scotland since the 1990s, reflecting its cross-cultural appeal.

Girl 13 of 52 years

Peak year
20109 babies
Latest (2021)
#7923 babies
Total births
62since 2004
5-year trend
▼ 27%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2010 · 9
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).