Liza
Liza: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Liza
- A diminutive of the female given names Eliza and Elizabeth, from Hebrew.
How popular is Liza?
Since 1880, 17,641 girls and 14 boys in the U.S. have been named Liza (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #345 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #3819 in 1975. In 2025, 126 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Liza FAQ
What does the name Liza mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Eliza and Elizabeth, from Hebrew.
How popular is the name Liza?
Since 1880, 17,641 girls and 14 boys in the U.S. have been named Liza (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #345 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #3819 in 1975. In 2025, 126 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Liza a boy or girl name?
Liza is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 17,641 girls and 14 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.