Elizabeth
Hebrew girl's name meaning “God is my oath”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- God is my oath
- Syllables
- 4
- Letters
- 9
- US rank (2023)
- #15
- Born in 2023
- 6,600
Meaning & origin
Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God'. It has been a royal and biblical name for centuries.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Elizabeth ranked #15 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 6,600 US girls were given the name Elizabeth.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #9 in 1993
“Unranked” means Elizabeth was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Isabella, Elisabeth
Nicknames
Liz, Beth, Eliza, Libby
Elizabeth: frequently asked questions
What does the name Elizabeth mean?
Elizabeth is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my oath". Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God'. It has been a royal and biblical name for centuries.
Where does the name Elizabeth come from?
Elizabeth is of Hebrew origin. Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God'. It has been a royal and biblical name for centuries.
Is Elizabeth a boy or a girl name?
Elizabeth is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Elizabeth?
In 2023, 6,600 US girls were given the name Elizabeth.
Is Elizabeth a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Elizabeth ranked #15 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Elizabeth?
Common nicknames for Elizabeth include Liz, Beth, Eliza, Libby.