Eliza: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ih-LY-zuh · 3 syllables
Eliza means “God is my oath”, from Hebrew.
Shortened from Elizabeth.
- Meaning
- God is my oath
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- ih-LY-zuh
- US rank (2025)
- #115
- US babies a year
- about 2,379 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising, Biblical, Literary
How popular is Eliza?
Eliza was the #115 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,375 babies. It’s rising: up 54% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #115 |
| England & Wales | #43 |
| Scotland | #115 |
| Northern Ireland | #90 |
| Ireland | #176 |
| France | #702 |
| Norway | #349 |
| Canada | #404 |
| Australia | #105 |
How old are people named Eliza?
Half of US adults named Eliza are older than 29; most are between 18 and 76. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Eliza
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Eliza have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Eliza
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- Vintage girl names
- Comeback girl names
- Rising girl names
- Literary girl names
- Biblical girl names
- Hebrew girl names
Questions about Eliza
What does the name Eliza mean?
Eliza means “God is my oath”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Eliza?
Eliza is pronounced ih-LY-zuh.
How popular is the name Eliza?
Eliza was the #115 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,375 babies. It’s rising: up 54% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Eliza?
Half of US adults named Eliza are older than 29. Most are between 18 and 76.