Eiza
A feminine name of Arabic origin representing the meaning "strong-willed" or "powerful".
Name Census estimates that about 1,434 living Americans carry the first name Eiza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eiza today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eiza births was 2013 (167 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eiza. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Eiza is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 8 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 239,020 Americans
Peak year
2013
167 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,864
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Eiza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eiza from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 883 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Eiza remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eiza by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eiza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eizas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, California, Arizona recorded the most babies named Eiza, while New Jersey, Georgia, Washington recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 84 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eiza
The name Eiza is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "Aza," which means "power" or "strength." This name is predominantly found in the Middle Eastern and North African regions, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Morocco.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eiza can be traced back to the 7th century, during the rise of Islam. It is said that there was a woman named Eiza who was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and played a significant role in the early Islamic community. This association with the origins of Islam lends a religious and historical significance to the name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eiza. One of the most prominent figures was Eiza al-Andalusiyah (1165-1240), a renowned poet and scholar from Andalusia, Spain. Her works were highly celebrated and contributed to the rich literary traditions of the Iberian Peninsula during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another notable figure was Eiza al-Baghdadi (1238-1291), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad. He was widely respected for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his expertise in the interpretation of religious texts.
In the 19th century, Eiza Bint Nasser (1820-1895) was a prominent Arabian ruler and diplomat from the Sultanate of Oman. She played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations with neighboring regions.
More recently, in the 20th century, Eiza al-Khawaja (1905-1983) was a pioneering Egyptian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and equality in Egypt. Her advocacy and writings left a lasting impact on the women's movement in the region.
Eiza is a name that carries a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance, spanning centuries and regions. Its origins in the Arabic language and association with early Islamic history, as well as its appearance in the lives of notable figures throughout the ages, have contributed to its enduring appeal and legacy.
People
Eiza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eiza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eiza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eiza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,434 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eiza going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 239,020 US residents.
Is Eiza a common name?
We classify Eiza as "Rare". It ranks above 92.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,444 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eiza most popular?
The single biggest year for Eiza was 2013, when 167 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eiza is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eiza in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eiza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eiza in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eiza still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eiza in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eiza can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Eiza?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Eiza at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.