Eliza

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: God Is My Oath; Joyful

Background: The name Eliza originates from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' It is also a diminutive form of Elizabeth, which has roots in both Hebrew and Greek, where it signifies 'God is my oath.' The English usage of Eliza gained popularity through the adaptation of Elizabeth.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#480
Total births
68,370
Most popular decade
2020s (35,547 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+94 ranks)
Years in Top 100
4
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.3% male 99.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
6
First year rank
#809
Peak year
1915
Peak year births
9
Peak rank
#2,621
Most recent year
2023
Recent year births
7
Recent rank
#9,752

Female

First year
1880
First year births
252
First year rank
#85
Peak year
2021
Peak year births
2,481
Peak rank
#111
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
2,303
Recent rank
#118

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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