Aizah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 619 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Aizah hit its peak of 80 births in 2016, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Aizah has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Aizah ranks #4875 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Aizah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Ayesha or Aisha — from the Arabic meaning 'living,' 'life,' or 'prosperous.' Aisha was the beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the most important figures in early Islamic history.
Aizah represents a phonetic variation that emphasizes the long vowel sounds of the Arabic original. It is used among Muslim families who want to honor Aisha's legacy while giving their daughter a name with a slightly different visual signature than the familiar Aisha or Ayesha.
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Aizah is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Arabic naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Aizah creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aizah has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 138 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 437 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 44 | — |
The Story of Aizah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Aizah is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aizah are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.
How rare is Aizah?
Only about 1 in every 133,333 babies born in 2024 was named Aizah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2010s with 437 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Aizah by the numbers
- Would fill 13 school buses
- Meeting one Aizah per day would take 1.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 2006–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27 | #4875 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6407 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5641 |
| 2021 | 47 | #3339 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5171 |
| 2019 | 42 | #3608 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2929 |
| 2017 | 71 | #2508 |
| 2016 | 80 | #2343 |
| 2015 | 63 | #2774 |
| 2014 | 43 | #3588 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5650 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5716 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6571 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7225 |
| 2009 | 13 | #8907 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10102 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9552 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12453 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2006–2024