Aranza Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Aranza is a name of Spanish origin meaning 'earth' or 'field.' It has evolved from the Basque name Arantza and has become more popular in recent years. The name embodies traits of nature and femininity, with no biblical significance.
The name Aranza is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aranza has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aranza' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14676th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3936th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1137th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aranza' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aranza"
Pronunciation
/əˈræn.zə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Aranza is derived from the Spanish word 'aranza,' which is often associated with the meaning 'to be of the earth' or 'from the field.' It may also have roots in the Basque language.
Meaning
earth, field
Language Evolution
Arantza (Basque), Aranza (Spanish)
Historical Usage
Aranza has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, as a unique and feminine name.
Variants & Derivatives
Arantza, Aranze
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Aranza is seen as a modern and appealing name, often associated with nature and femininity.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aranza"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aranza"
"Aranza" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14676th of 27321 | 42 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3936th of 35406 | 571 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1137th of 30306 | 2,638 |
Regional Popularity of "Aranza" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Aranza" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
94.98% 4352nd/4582 |
- |
39.08% 2858th/7313 |
28.58% 2133rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
43.50% 1733rd/3984 |
52.20% 2342nd/4487 |
14.64% 999th/6822 |
12.99% 815th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aranza"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aranza" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.