US Popularity:286
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God is satisfaction; joyful
Eliza is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin. It is an abbreviation of Elizabeth, meaning "God is satisfaction," and first appeared in the 18th century. Eliza is also an adaptation of Aliza, which means "joyful." While more commonly used for girls, Eliza can be used for boys as a variant Eli or Elijah. Musical fans may recognize the name from Eliza Doolittle of My Fair Lady. Whatever you take from this name, Eliza is an attractive choice that baby can make their own.
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Common Nicknames for Eliza

What’s not to like about the name Eliza? We love that it has super-sweet nicknames—and you can find them all below! Whether you’re searching for something soft or playful—or just plain adorable!—you’re going to love the nickname ideas we’ve rounded up for your little one. Take a look at our list of some of the common and cute alternatives for Eliza

How Popular Is The Name Eliza?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Eliza is currently #368 on The Bump
Boy:Eliza is currently #215 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Eliza is currently #265 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Eliza is currently #286 in U.S. births
Girl:Eliza is currently #118 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#118
in 2024
- 2
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • 100,000+ Baby Names By Bruce Lansky

  • Behind the Name, Eliza April 2021

  • Name Doctor, Eliza

  • Abarim Publications, Elizabeth meaning

  • Behind the Name, Aliza December 2017

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