Eliza Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Eliza is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Eliza?
Eliza is spelled E-L-I-Z-A. The name has 5 letters.
Eliza at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Eliza is a shortened form of Elizabeth, which means “God is my oath.”
- Origin
- Eliza is commonly regarded as a diminutive of Elizabeth, a name of Hebrew origin.
- Pronunciation
- eh-LIE-zah · 3 syllables
Eliza Popularity in 2025
Rank#115
Recorded Births2,370
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage rose 3 places to #115 and recorded 53 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 2,245 places to #12,008 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2023.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Eliza Mean?
Eliza is a shortened form of Elizabeth, which means “God is my oath.”
Origin: Eliza is commonly regarded as a diminutive of Elizabeth, a name of Hebrew origin.
How Do You Pronounce Eliza?
Pronunciationeh-LIE-zah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Eliza?
- History
- Eliza has been used as a given name on its own since at least the 18th century and appears in various literary works.
Eliza Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,370 | #115 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,317 | #118 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,360 | #116 |
| 2023 | Boys | 7 | #9,763 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,347 | #121 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,484 | #111 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,349 | #115 |
| 2019 | Girls | 2,454 | #119 |
| 2018 | Girls | 2,266 | #131 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,084 | #140 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,867 | #174 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,836 | #175 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,605 | #212 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,622 | #201 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,421 | #223 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,260 | #255 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,311 | #241 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,182 | #278 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,028 | #326 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,007 | #333 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,015 | #326 |
When Was Eliza Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Girls
2,484 recorded births
National rank #111
2019 · Girls
2,454 recorded births
National rank #119
2025 · Girls
2,370 recorded births
National rank #115
2023 · Girls
2,360 recorded births
National rank #116
Where Eliza Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #39 | 27 |
| SC | #54 | 63 |
| NH | #57 | 18 |
| ND | #58 | 13 |
| WY | #58 | 6 |
| VT | #65 | 6 |
| KY | #67 | 55 |
| AK | #70 | 8 |