Alyza is a modern spelling that sits between Aliza, a Hebrew name meaning "joyful", and Eliza, the short form of Elizabeth. Many parents also hear Alyssa in it, so the name moves easily between Jewish, Filipino and general American use. In the United States Alyza has stayed between number 2000 and 3000 since 2004, its best year, and ranks number 2356 in 2025.