Eliza
Hebrew girl's name meaning “God is my oath”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- God is my oath
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #116
- Born in 2023
- 2,358
- Peak year
- 2023 (#116)
Meaning & origin
Eliza is a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'.
Is Eliza a Hebrew name?
Yes — Eliza is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my oath". Eliza is a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Eliza ranked #116 for girls. It has risen about 85 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 2,358 US girls were given the name Eliza.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #116 in 2023
“Unranked” means Eliza was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Eliza
Eliza is spelled E-L-I-Z-A — 5 letters and 3 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Elizabeth.
Variants
Nicknames
Liza, Ellie
Eliza: frequently asked questions
What does the name Eliza mean?
Eliza is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my oath". Eliza is a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'.
Where does the name Eliza come from?
Eliza is of Hebrew origin. Eliza is a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'.
Is Eliza a boy or a girl name?
Eliza is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Eliza?
In 2023, 2,358 US girls were given the name Eliza.
Is Eliza a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Eliza ranked #116 for girls. It has risen about 85 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
What are common nicknames for Eliza?
Common nicknames for Eliza include Liza, Ellie.
How do you spell Eliza?
Eliza is spelled E-L-I-Z-A. Related spellings include Elizabeth.
What is Eliza short for?
Eliza is often used as a short form of Elizabeth, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Eliza?
In 2023, 2,358 US girls were given the name Eliza. In the latest US data, Eliza ranked #116 for girls. It has risen about 85 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Eliza a Hebrew name?
Yes — Eliza is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my oath". Eliza is a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Eliza mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Eliza means "God is my oath". Eliza is a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'.
Is Eliza a biblical name?
Eliza is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "God is my oath".