The nameAlize
Alize comes from the French alizé, the trade wind. It had its American moment in the late 1990s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
In French alizé means "trade wind", the steady wind of the tropics.
Origin
French.
History
In the United States Alize reached 711th place in 1998.
Popularity of the name Alize
Alize in the United States
Alize was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 2,853 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Alize. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Alize in the United States were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 62 births a year.
Alize in France
Alize was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 755 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Alize. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 1994. Half of all babies named Alize in France were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 22 births a year.
Sibling names for Alize
Names from the same generation as Alize, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alize mean?
In French alizé means "trade wind", the steady wind of the tropics.
What is the origin of the name Alize?
French.
Is Alize a girl's or a boy's name?
Alize is a girl's name. In the United States, 94% of the babies named Alize are girls.
How popular is the name Alize?
In 2024, Alize was the 2914th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 57 births.
What are good sibling names for Alize?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Rachelle, Diane, Justine and Tanya for a sister, Michel, Rigoberto, Luc and Armand for a brother.