Eliabeth Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EL-ee-uh-beth /ˈɛliəˌbɛθ/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my salvation; English: variant of Elizabeth
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Eliabeth is a variant of the more widely known name Elizabeth, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." This name was transliterated into Greek as Elisabet and later into Latin as Elisabeth. The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where it evolved into the form Elizabeth, before finally being adopted into English.
The name Eliabeth likely emerged as a phonetic variation or a regional adaptation of Elizabeth, reflecting the fluidity of language and naming conventions over time. Historically, the name Elizabeth has been significant in various cultures and eras.
It appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Elisheba is mentioned as the wife of Aaron, the brother of Moses, thus establishing a biblical foundation for the name. The name gained prominence in Christian contexts, particularly through figures such as Saint Elizabeth of Hungary in the 13th century, who was known for her charitable works and piety.
The name was further popularized in England by Queen Elizabeth I, who reigned from 1558 to 1603, and is often associated with the Elizabethan era, a time of flourishing arts and exploration. Culturally, the name Elizabeth and its variants have been imbued with connotations of nobility, virtue, and faithfulness.
The name has been used in literature and art, symbolizing strength and resilience. Variants like Eliabeth may carry similar associations, though they are less commonly referenced in historical texts.
The enduring nature of the name Elizabeth and its adaptations reflects its deep-rooted significance across centuries, making it a name of considerable historical and cultural resonance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eliabeth was first seen in the United States in 1960.
Eliabeth has ranked as high as #6193 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Eliabeth has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Eliabeth is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Eliabeth was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Eliabeth.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 |
| 1988 | 13 | 13 |
| 1987 | 13 | 13 |
| 1986 | 18 | 18 |
| 1985 | 14 | 14 |
| 1984 | 19 | 19 |
| 1983 | 18 | 18 |
| 1982 | 13 | 13 |
| 1981 | 9 | 9 |
| 1980 | 11 | 11 |
| 1979 | 13 | 13 |
| 1978 | 8 | 8 |
| 1977 | 12 | 12 |
| 1975 | 6 | 6 |
| 1974 | 12 | 12 |
| 1973 | 10 | 10 |
| 1972 | 8 | 8 |
| 1971 | 6 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 | 6 |
| 1967 | 10 | 10 |
| 1964 | 5 | 5 |
| 1960 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Eliabeth (1984)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |