Alize
Alize is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Trade wind; gentle breeze.
Origin and history
Alize is a modern variant of the French word alizé, referring to the gentle trade winds. The name gained popular attention in the 1990s and 2000s, partly influenced by popular culture and beverage branding. It remains a modestly used modern name for girls in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
5,334 babies in the United States have been named Alize since 1880. It ranks #2366 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1755.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.7 %)
- TX (24 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- AZ (6 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,358 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,738 |
| 2010-2019 | 881 |
| 2020-2029 | 346 |
Famous people named Alize
- Alizé Cornet: Tennis Player
Fun facts
- The name comes from 'alizé', the French term for the steady trade winds that blow across the tropics.
- The name saw a surge in U.S. popularity during the late 1990s and early 2000s alongside prominent references in hip-hop culture.