Eliza
Eliza is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God; God is my oath.
Origin and history
Eliza originated as a short form of Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba. It gained independent popularity in English-speaking countries during the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, it is a well-established and increasingly popular classic female name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
70,569 babies in the United States have been named Eliza since 1880. It ranks #474 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #118.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.7 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- NC (4.6 %)
- VA (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 2,851 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,723 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,397 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,289 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,227 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,817 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,391 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,057 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,007 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,725 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,774 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,750 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,608 |
| 2010-2019 | 17,726 |
| 2020-2029 | 14,227 |
Famous people named Eliza
- Eliza Dushku: Actress, Producer
- Eliza Coupe: Actress, Comedian
- Eliza Taylor: Actress
Nicknames
Eli, Ellie, Liz, Liza
Fun facts
- Eliza Doolittle is the central character in George Bernard Shaw's famous play Pygmalion and its musical adaptation My Fair Lady.
- Originally used as a diminutive for Elizabeth, Eliza became an independent given name by the 18th century.