Eliza

At a Glance: Name: Eliza – Meaning: pledged to God – Origin: English (short form of Hebrew Elizabeth) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ee-LY-zah

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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 sits in the storybook-romantic and timeless-classic style categories, 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

Phonetic: ee-LY-zah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Eliza mean?

Pledged to god. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Eliza)

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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