Eliza
Eliza: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΙͺΛlaΙͺzΙ/
Meaning and origin of Eliza
- A female given name from Hebrew, popular in the 19th century.
Etymology
Shortened from Elizabeth.
How popular is Eliza?
Since 1880, 70,569 girls and 202 boys in the U.S. have been named Eliza (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #85 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #849 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #115 for girls, with 2,375 babies given the name.
Names similar to Eliza
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Eliza
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Eliza FAQ
What does the name Eliza mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, popular in the 19th century. Shortened from Elizabeth.
What is the origin of the name Eliza?
Eliza is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Eliza?
Since 1880, 70,569 girls and 202 boys in the U.S. have been named Eliza (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #85 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #849 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #115 for girls, with 2,375 babies given the name.
Is Eliza a boy or girl name?
Eliza is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 70,569 girls and 202 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.