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Eliza

Eliza is a girl's name of English origin meaning “pledged to God.” In 2024 it was given to 2,303 girls in the United States.

Eliza at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“pledged to God”
Pronunciation
/ɪˈlaɪzə/
Also spelled
Aliza

About the name Eliza

Eliza belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “pledged to God” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Aliza.

In the United States, Eliza first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #85 in 1880, and in 2024 2,303 babies received the name — 68,173 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Eliza in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#85 in 1880
Peak year
2021
Babies named Eliza in 2024
2,303
Total since 1880
68,173

Spellings & short forms

Aliza

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eliza mean?

Eliza means “pledged to God” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Eliza a boy or girl name?

Eliza is a girl name. In 2024, 2,303 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Eliza?

Eliza comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Aliza.

How popular is the name Eliza?

Eliza first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #85 in 1880, and 2,303 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Eliza?

Eliza is pronounced /ɪˈlaɪzə/ (IPA).

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