Aranza
How to say it: uh-RAN-zuh · /əˈrɑːnzə/
From Basque 'Arantzazu', a Marian shrine; means 'thornbush' in Basque. Popular in Mexico and Latin communities.
Aranza was the 1,195th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 144 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 49% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,459 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,195 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 144 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,023 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −49% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,459 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging only in recent decades, Aranza saw its greatest use in the 2010s. Remaining near that level, a modest fall is probable.
What goes with it
Warm and rolling, Aranza feels soft and breathy with vibrant energy. Amaia shares its style, while Ara gives a brief short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aranza is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
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