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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pledged to God
- Origin
- English (short form of Hebrew Elizabeth)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ee-LY-zah
Eliza is an English name, a short form of the Hebrew name Elizabeth, and it carries the meaning 'pledged to God.' Said ee-LY-zah, it has a romantic, storybook, timeless, classic feel, and it's been recorded as a name for American babies for well over a century. If you're after something with an old-fashioned, literary feel, this is one to consider.
Meaning & Origin of Eliza
Meaning: Pledged to God.
Origin: English (short form of Hebrew Elizabeth).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Eliza
ee-LY-zahIPA /ɪˈlaɪzə/
Popularity of Eliza
Eliza hit its highest-ever rank in 1880 at #85, when 252 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked lower at #118, yet 2,303 babies received the name that year — far more than its 1880 peak.
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FAQ
What does the name Eliza mean?
Pledged to God. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Eliza?
Eliza is pronounced ee-LY-zah (IPA: /ɪˈlaɪzə/).
Is Eliza a popular name right now?
Eliza peaked at #85 in 1880 and is ranked #118 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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