Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Alireza

Ali Reza is a given name popular among Iranians, Bengalis, Turks, and Albanians.

Current Rank
#12,142
Peak Rank
#2,536 (1980)
Total Babies
233
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1977
First Year
2019
Last Year
1980
Peak Year
#2536
Peak Rank
233
Total Count
28
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Alireza

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Ali Reza is a given name popular among Iranians, Bengalis, Turks, and Albanians.

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The Story of Alireza

Alireza first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 19 Alirezas were born — ranking #2,536 that year. As of 2026, Alireza ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 233 Alirezas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Alireza

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alireza is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alireza

What does the name Alireza mean?
Ali Reza is a given name popular among Iranians, Bengalis, Turks, and Albanians.
How popular is Alireza in 2026?
In 2026, Alireza ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Alireza most popular?
Alireza reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #2,536 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Alireza most popular?
Alireza has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Alireza.
Is Alireza a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Alireza is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Alireza?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alireza include Morry, Kell, Rena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Alireza

Alireza is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 233 births in the dataset. Alireza's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #2,536. Use the chart and map above to compare Alireza's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.