Girl · #4,434 in 2026

Alza

Alza Corporation was an American pharmaceutical and medical systems company.

Current Rank
#4,434
Peak Rank
#4,291 (1918)
Total Babies
17
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1907
First Year
1924
Last Year
1918
Peak Year
#4291
Peak Rank
17
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Alza

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

Alza Corporation was an American pharmaceutical and medical systems company.

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Origin & history
Founded in 1968 by Dr. Alejandro Zaffaroni ; the company's name is a portmanteau of his name. Alza was a major pioneer in the field of drug delivery systems, bringing over 20 prescription pharmaceutical products to market, and employing about 10,000 people during 20 years. In 2001, Alza was acquired by Johnson & Johnson via a stock-for-stock transaction worth US$10.5 billion.

The Story of Alza

Alza first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1907, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 6 Alzas were born — ranking #4,291 that year. As of 2026, Alza ranks #4,434 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Alzas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Alza

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alza 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 Alza

What does the name Alza mean?
Alza Corporation was an American pharmaceutical and medical systems company.
How popular is Alza in 2026?
In 2026, Alza ranks #4,434 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Alza most popular?
Alza reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #4,291 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Alza a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Alza is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Alza?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alza include Hanora, Cottie, Alexandrine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Alza

Alza is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1907 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Alza's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #4,291. Use the chart and map above to compare Alza'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.