Ariza is of Spanish origin, derived from the Arabic word 'ariza', which means 'problem' or 'difficulty'. It is a unisex given name, though it is more commonly used for females. Ariza gained popularity in Spain during the 20th century and has since been adopted by other Spanish-speaking countries.
The name Ariza experienced a significant surge in popularity between the years 2004 and 2010, with birth numbers increasing from 21 to 57, marking an over two-fold increase within this period. However, since then, the frequency of the name has somewhat stabilized, fluctuating between around 20 to 30 births per year until 2023, with a total of 621 births recorded over the entire span from 1994 to 2023.