Abdelaziz is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It is composed of two elements: "Abd", which means "servant" or "slave", and "Al-Aziz", meaning "the powerful". Therefore, Abdelaziz translates to "Servant of the Powerful", often referring to Allah, the Islamic God.
The name Abdelaziz has a rich history and is associated with several prominent figures throughout history. One notable example is Abdelaziz ibn Musa ibn Fortun, who was a Berber king in Morocco during the 9th century. He founded the Idrisid Dynasty and played a significant role in shaping Moroccan history.
Another famous bearer of this name is Abdelaziz Ibn Saud, who was the founder of the modern Saudi state and the first King of Saudi Arabia. His life and reign significantly impacted the political landscape of the Middle East and Islamic world.
In popular culture, Abdelaziz has been used as a character name in various movies, books, and television shows, further contributing to its recognition and familiarity worldwide. Despite its historical significance and popularity, Abdelaziz remains a relatively rare name compared to other Arabic names like Ahmed or Mohammed.
The name Abdelaziz has been given to a total of 119 babies in the United States between 1993 and 2023, with variations in its popularity over time.
In 1993, there were 7 births with this name. The number of newborns named Abdelaziz increased to 9 in 1999 and remained relatively stable for several years thereafter, with 8 births in 2000 and 5 births each in 2001 and 2003.
The popularity of the name Abdelaziz seemed to peak around the mid-2000s. In 2005, there were 9 babies named Abdelaziz, followed by 6 births each in 2006 and 2007.
However, the popularity of this name began to decline after 2010. There were 9 births in that year, but it dropped to 5 births in both 2011 and 2016. The number of Abdelaziz births increased slightly to 6 in 2014, 7 in 2015, and 8 in 2018.
Most recently, in 2019 and 2023, there were 5 and 8 births respectively with the name Abdelaziz. It is interesting to observe how the popularity of this name has evolved over time, with peaks and troughs throughout the years.