Alize

Meaning of Alize

It means 'trade wind' in French, referring to the steady winds that blow in tropical regions. It can also be seen as a modern variant of the name Alice, meaning 'noble kind'.

Alize has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alize

After ranking as high as #745 in 2002, Alize has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Alize

• Alizée Jacotey
  French pop singer
• Alizé Cornet
  Professional French tennis player
• Alizée Poulicek
  Belgian model, Miss Belgium 2008
• Alizé Lim
  Professional French tennis player
• Alize Wetmore
  American actress and model

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Questions about the name Alize

What does the name Alize mean?

Alize means it means 'trade wind' in french, referring to the steady winds that blow in tropical regions. it can also be seen as a modern variant of the name alice, meaning 'noble kind', and it comes from French origins.

Is Alize a boy's or a girl's name?

Alize is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Alize?

Alize did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Alize most popular?

Alize peaked at #745 in 2002.