Liza Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEE-zah /ˈliː.zə/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my oath; English: pledged to God
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Liza is a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." The name passed into Greek as Elisabet, then into Latin as Elisabetha, and subsequently into Old French as Élisabeth. The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it became popularized through various royal and religious figures bearing the name, notably Queen Elizabeth I of England in the 16th century.
Historically, Elizabeth has been a significant name in various cultures, associated with numerous saints and biblical figures. One of the most notable figures is Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, mentioned in the New Testament.
The name's prominence was further solidified through its use in royal contexts, particularly in England, where it was borne by several queens and princesses, contributing to its enduring legacy. The name Liza emerged as a popular diminutive in the 19th century, reflecting a trend in English-speaking cultures to create affectionate or informal versions of longer names.
Culturally, Liza and its root name Elizabeth have been associated with themes of devotion, loyalty, and faithfulness, resonating through literature and art. The name has appeared in various works, including the famous musical "My Fair Lady," which features a character named Eliza, showcasing the name's versatility and charm.
The enduring nature of Liza can be attributed to its connection to the historical and religious significance of Elizabeth, as well as its melodic quality, which has allowed it to remain a beloved choice across generations.
Famous people named Liza
In this section, you will find notable people named Liza. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Liza who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Liza who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Liza Minnelli is an actress and singer best known for Cabaret, Arthur, and Liza with a Z.
Liza Koshy is an actress, comedian, and YouTuber best known for Liza on Demand, Work It, and her YouTube channel.
Fictional characters named Liza
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Liza is a fictional character from the musical and film Rent. She is a supportive friend and a member of the bohemian community in New York City.
Sibling suggestions
If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Liza, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.
Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Liza. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Liza was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Liza has ranked as high as #628 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Liza has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Liza 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 Liza was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Liza (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 11 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| NC | 8 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| TN | 7 | |
| GA | 6 |
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 Liza.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 111 |
| 2023 | 125 |
| 2022 | 119 |
| 2021 | 138 |
| 2020 | 116 |
| 2019 | 132 |
| 2018 | 126 |
| 2017 | 117 |
| 2016 | 115 |
| 2015 | 126 |
| 2014 | 122 |
| 2013 | 114 |
| 2012 | 108 |
| 2011 | 101 |
| 2010 | 93 |
| 2009 | 126 |
| 2008 | 107 |
| 2007 | 104 |
| 2006 | 103 |
| 2005 | 116 |
| 2004 | 114 |
| 2003 | 145 |
| 2002 | 133 |
| 2001 | 156 |
| 2000 | 140 |
| 1999 | 145 |
| 1998 | 158 |
| 1997 | 142 |
| 1996 | 184 |
| 1995 | 170 |
| 1994 | 183 |
| 1993 | 184 |
| 1992 | 193 |
| 1991 | 224 |
| 1990 | 219 |
| 1989 | 265 |
| 1988 | 242 |
| 1987 | 233 |
| 1986 | 220 |
| 1985 | 242 |
| 1984 | 283 |
| 1983 | 323 |
| 1982 | 393 |
| 1981 | 421 |
| 1980 | 460 |
| 1979 | 448 |
| 1978 | 417 |
| 1977 | 498 |
| 1976 | 432 |
| 1975 | 435 |
| 1974 | 392 |
| 1973 | 518 |
| 1972 | 374 |
| 1971 | 340 |
| 1970 | 410 |
| 1969 | 315 |
| 1968 | 312 |
| 1967 | 317 |
| 1966 | 340 |
| 1965 | 348 |
| 1964 | 287 |
| 1963 | 230 |
| 1962 | 200 |
| 1961 | 210 |
| 1960 | 135 |
| 1959 | 153 |
| 1958 | 113 |
| 1957 | 98 |
| 1956 | 42 |
| 1955 | 65 |
| 1954 | 61 |
| 1953 | 62 |
| 1952 | 55 |
| 1951 | 56 |
| 1950 | 58 |
| 1949 | 35 |
| 1948 | 28 |
| 1947 | 39 |
| 1946 | 37 |
| 1945 | 34 |
| 1944 | 22 |
| 1943 | 34 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1940 | 27 |
| 1939 | 23 |
| 1938 | 19 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1935 | 24 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1933 | 27 |
| 1932 | 24 |
| 1931 | 32 |
| 1930 | 25 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1928 | 26 |
| 1927 | 32 |
| 1926 | 36 |
| 1925 | 34 |
| 1924 | 44 |
| 1923 | 40 |
| 1922 | 29 |
| 1921 | 22 |
| 1920 | 31 |
| 1919 | 29 |
| 1918 | 41 |
| 1917 | 44 |
| 1916 | 31 |
| 1915 | 28 |
| 1914 | 30 |
| 1913 | 35 |
| 1912 | 35 |
| 1911 | 32 |
| 1910 | 42 |
| 1909 | 22 |
| 1908 | 23 |
| 1907 | 18 |
| 1906 | 29 |
| 1905 | 21 |
| 1904 | 15 |
| 1903 | 20 |
| 1902 | 30 |
| 1901 | 21 |
| 1900 | 26 |
| 1899 | 31 |
| 1898 | 22 |
| 1897 | 25 |
| 1896 | 27 |
| 1895 | 20 |
| 1894 | 27 |
| 1893 | 23 |
| 1892 | 30 |
| 1891 | 26 |
| 1890 | 40 |
| 1889 | 28 |
| 1888 | 28 |
| 1887 | 26 |
| 1886 | 27 |
| 1885 | 19 |
| 1884 | 18 |
| 1883 | 20 |
| 1882 | 16 |
| 1881 | 23 |
| 1880 | 18 |