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