Liza Girl

Popularity: #822 · Trend: → Stable

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.

ElizaLisaAnnaMayaNinaSaraTessa

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.

LinaLeahLanaLilaLaraLyra

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Liza was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Liza has ranked as high as #720 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 up 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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 126 0 126
2024 112 0 112
2023 126 0 126
2022 119 0 119
2021 138 0 138
2020 116 0 116
2019 132 0 132
2018 126 0 126
2017 117 0 117
2016 115 0 115
2015 126 0 126
2014 122 0 122
2013 114 0 114
2012 108 0 108
2011 101 0 101
2010 93 0 93
2009 126 0 126
2008 108 0 108
2007 104 0 104
2006 103 0 103
2005 116 0 116
2004 114 0 114
2003 145 0 145
2002 133 0 133
2001 156 0 156
2000 140 0 140
1999 145 0 145
1998 158 0 158
1997 142 0 142
1996 184 0 184
1995 170 0 170
1994 183 0 183
1993 185 0 185
1992 193 0 193
1991 224 0 224
1990 219 0 219
1989 265 0 265
1988 242 0 242
1987 233 0 233
1986 220 0 220
1985 242 0 242
1984 288 5 283
1983 323 0 323
1982 393 0 393
1981 421 0 421
1980 460 0 460
1979 448 0 448
1978 416 0 416
1977 498 0 498
1976 432 0 432
1975 444 9 435
1974 392 0 392
1973 518 0 518
1972 373 0 373
1971 341 0 341
1970 410 0 410
1969 315 0 315
1968 312 0 312
1967 317 0 317
1966 340 0 340
1965 348 0 348
1964 287 0 287
1963 230 0 230
1962 200 0 200
1961 210 0 210
1960 135 0 135
1959 153 0 153
1958 113 0 113
1957 98 0 98
1956 42 0 42
1955 65 0 65
1954 61 0 61
1953 62 0 62
1952 55 0 55
1951 56 0 56
1950 58 0 58
1949 35 0 35
1948 28 0 28
1947 39 0 39
1946 37 0 37
1945 34 0 34
1944 22 0 22
1943 34 0 34
1942 21 0 21
1941 22 0 22
1940 27 0 27
1939 23 0 23
1938 19 0 19
1937 17 0 17
1936 18 0 18
1935 24 0 24
1934 20 0 20
1933 27 0 27
1932 24 0 24
1931 32 0 32
1930 25 0 25
1929 12 0 12
1928 26 0 26
1927 32 0 32
1926 36 0 36
1925 34 0 34
1924 44 0 44
1923 40 0 40
1922 29 0 29
1921 22 0 22
1920 31 0 31
1919 29 0 29
1918 41 0 41
1917 44 0 44
1916 31 0 31
1915 28 0 28
1914 30 0 30
1913 35 0 35
1912 35 0 35
1911 32 0 32
1910 42 0 42
1909 22 0 22
1908 23 0 23
1907 18 0 18
1906 29 0 29
1905 21 0 21
1904 15 0 15
1903 20 0 20
1902 30 0 30
1901 21 0 21
1900 26 0 26
1899 31 0 31
1898 22 0 22
1897 25 0 25
1896 27 0 27
1895 20 0 20
1894 27 0 27
1893 23 0 23
1892 30 0 30
1891 26 0 26
1890 40 0 40
1889 28 0 28
1888 28 0 28
1887 26 0 26
1886 27 0 27
1885 19 0 19
1884 18 0 18
1883 20 0 20
1882 16 0 16
1881 23 0 23
1880 18 0 18

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. 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 11
23%
NC 8
17%
CA 8
17%
NY 7
15%
TN 7
15%
GA 6
13%