Aranza
Meaningpossibly among thorns · Basque
- US rank
- #1,484
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #611 in 2014
144 babies were named Aranza in the US in 2025. It has dropped 122 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1991–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Aranza you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 11,161 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Aranza, 144 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aranza would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAranza first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #611.
- Then vs nowAranza is 4.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 50,505 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 11,161.
- TrendAranza has slipped 122 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,484. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedAranza is most popular in Texas, where it ranks #726, followed by California (#948). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn Basque, Aranza means “possibly among thorns”.
About the name Aranza
Aranza is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “possibly among thorns”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-nza”. US birth records list Aranza for girls from 1991 to 2025, in 34 of those 35 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #611 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,484, with 144 babies.
Origin:Mexican names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.6 | 152,284 girls |
| 2000s | 22 | 44,903 girls |
| 2010s | 110 | 9,083 girls |
| 2020s | 98 | 10,244 girls |
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Victoria · victory
- Girl name: Natalia · Christmas Day
- Girl name: Ximena · possibly hearkening
- Girl name: Nayeli · possibly I love you
- Girl name: Itzel · possibly rainbow lady
Questions about the name Aranza
What does the name Aranza mean?
Aranza means “possibly among thorns” in Basque.
What is the origin of the name Aranza?
Aranza has Mexican roots in our records. Other Mexican names include Sofia, Camila, Valentina.
Is Aranza a boy or girl name?
Aranza is a girl name.
How popular is the name Aranza?
Aranza ranked #1,484 for US girls in 2025, given to 144 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#611).