Eliza
Eliza is a graceful name of Hebrew origin, derived from Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' It gained popularity as an independent name in the 18th and 19th centuries and carries a timeless, sophisticated charm.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,399. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,260
- 2012: 1,421
- 2013: 1,622
- 2014: 1,605
- 2015: 1,836
- 2016: 1,867
- 2017: 2,084
- 2018: 2,266
- 2019: 2,454
- 2020: 2,349
- 2021: 2,484
- 2022: 2,347
- 2023: 2,360
- 2024: 2,317
- 2025: 2,370
- 2026 (projected): 2,399
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Has a strong literary and historical presence
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Offers versatile nickname options while maintaining elegance
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Famous People
Eliza Hamilton
Philanthropist and wife of Alexander Hamilton
Eliza Doolittle
Fictional character from 'Pygmalion' and 'My Fair Lady'
Eliza Coupe
Actress
Eliza Dushku
Actress
Statistics
70,569
Total births since 1880
2021
Peak year
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