High, exalted friend
A compound name of Persian and Arabic origin, combining Ali, meaning 'high' or 'exalted', and Reza, meaning 'satisfaction' or 'contentment'. It is particularly significant in Shia Islam, referencing Ali ibn Abi Talib and Ali al-Rida.
Less common today
Alireza isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,495 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Chess grandmaster and world number two
Professional soccer player for the Iranian national team
Iranian professional goalkeeper
Iranian football forward
