Name profile

Alizée

A modern French nature name meaning “trade wind.”

US rank (2025)#5,238

Meaning and history

Alizée is a modern French feminine name taken from alizé, the French word for a trade wind. The word ultimately refers to the steady tropical winds that historically aided ocean navigation, giving the name an airy, natural association. It is distinct from Alice despite their similar appearance. The best-known bearer is French singer Alizée Jacotey, who performs under her first name and became internationally known with the song “Moi... Lolita.”

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
20062006: 8 births, rank #12,420
2007: 22 births, rank #6,093
2008: 27 births, rank #5,279
2009: 32 births, rank #4,571
2010: 22 births, rank #5,977
20112011: 27 births, rank #5,063
2012: 26 births, rank #5,253
2013: 24 births, rank #5,486
2014: 29 births, rank #4,768
2015: 25 births, rank #5,288
20162016: 27 births, rank #4,990
2017: 20 births, rank #6,044
2018: 16 births, rank #7,100
2019: 42 births, rank #3,611
2020: 33 births, rank #4,169
20212021: 21 births, rank #5,748
2022: 27 births, rank #4,907
2023: 16 births, rank #6,922
2024: 27 births, rank #4,893
20252025: 24 births, rank #5,238

In 2025, 24 babies were recorded with the name Alizée, ranking #5,238 among girls.