Hebrew

Aliza

Pronounced ah-LEE-zuhShare

Meaning: Joyful; cheerful

  • Girl
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

Aliza means joyful in Hebrew. Its bright opening and soft ending echo the cheerful meaning.

Nicknames

  • Liza
  • Ali

Spellings & variants

  • Alizah
  • Aleeza

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Aliza comes from Hebrew.

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