Liza
Liza is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God or God is my oath.
Origin and history
Liza originated as a diminutive of Elizabeth, which stems from the Hebrew name Elisheba meaning 'pledged to God'. It gained standalone popularity in the mid-20th century, aided by famous pop-culture figures. Today, it remains a familiar yet relatively uncommon choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
17,641 babies in the United States have been named Liza since 1880. It ranks #1146 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1384.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18.6 %)
- CA (17.4 %)
- TX (16.6 %)
- PA (5.6 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 223 |
| 1890-1900 | 271 |
| 1900-1910 | 225 |
| 1910-1920 | 347 |
| 1920-1930 | 306 |
| 1930-1940 | 229 |
| 1940-1950 | 299 |
| 1950-1960 | 763 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,694 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,263 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,082 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,803 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,245 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,154 |
| 2020-2029 | 737 |
Famous people named Liza
- Liza Minnelli: Actress, Singer
- Liza Koshy: Actress, Comedian
- Liza Weil: Actress
Fun facts
- Liza evolved as a short form of Elizabeth and Eliza before becoming popular as an independent given name.
- Performer Liza Minnelli brought significant international fame to the name in the late 20th century.